The 2022 ODA Foundation Dental Student Scholarship application period is closed. Scholarships were due June 22, 2022 at midnight.
ODA Foundation Scholarships
The application period is closed. Scholarship applications were due on June 22, 2022.
Dental Student Scholarship
Each year, the ODA Foundation awards multiple dental student scholarships based on financial need, community service and dental school involvement to applicants who meet the following requirements:
- D2, D3, or D4 dental student in Fall 2022.
- Member of ASDA.
- Ohio resident.
Mercer Leadership Scholarship
Students entering their D4 year during Fall 2022 at OSU are also eligible to apply for the Dr. James F. Mercer Leadership Scholarship. To apply for the Mercer Leadership Scholarship, you must complete the Dental Student Scholarship Application and the optional Mercer Leadership Scholarship essays.
- OSU dental student entering his/herD4 year in Fall 2022.
- Ohio resident for at least five years.
- Members of ASDA.
- Have a commitment to leadership in dental school and the community.
Community Dental Health Coordinator Scholarship
Anyone interested in applying for a CDHC Scholarship should email kristy@oda.org for more details. Individuals who are applying to a Community Dental Health Coordinator program who meet the following requirements can apply for a CDHC scholarship:
- Applying for enrollment in a Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) program with a start date in the 2022/2023 school year.
- Currently employed with an Ohio oral health-related organization (safety net dental clinic, FQHC, dental office, etc.). Applicant does not have to be a resident of Ohio.
- CDHC program must confirm applicant’s enrollment prior to disbursement of scholarship.
