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Dr. Esperanza Rodriguez Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Hispanic Dental Association (HDA)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be enrolled in the second or third year of an accredited dental program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
  4. Must be a current member of the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA).
  5. Must be a full-time student during the academic year for which he/she is applying.
  6. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or be in good academic standing if his/her program does not provide a grade point average.
  7. Must show interest in improving the oral health of the Hispanic community and evidence of commitment and dedication to serve the Hispanic community.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. dental students who are in their second and third years of study. Students must be members of the Hispanic Dental Association and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must show interest and commitment to improving the oral health of the Hispanic community.

Application requirements for the Dr. Esperanza Rodriguez Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: The Scholarship Committee of the HDA Foundation will review each application on its merit. Areas that will be included are the demonstration of: commitment and dedication to improving the oral health of the Hispanic community; community service (i.e., volunteer efforts in school, medical and dental facilities, church, etc.); leadership skills; and scholastic achievement. Students must be able to attend the scholarship reception for scholarship acceptance.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable. A scholarship package will be provided to include up to $500 travel reimbursement and complimentary annual meeting registration. Award recipients must attend the Annual Meeting for award acceptance.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About Hispanic Dental Association (HDA):
Address: 4557 Dogwood Lane Suite 245 Brownsburg, Indiana 46112

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