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Wilma Motley Memorial California Merit Scholarship

Award Amount
$6,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Three awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
  3. Must pursue an eligible dental hygiene program
  4. Must be a student or professional member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).
  5. Must be a full-time student.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  7. Must be pursuing one of the following dental hygiene degrees: certificate/associate's; baccalaureate; degree completion; Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP); master's; doctorate. Students entering their first year of dental hygiene school are not eligible, although students may be in the process of completing their first year when application is submitted.

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

Description: This scholarship is available for California students who are pursuing a certificate/associate's, baccalaureate, or graduate degree in dental hygiene, or a degree completion or alternative practice program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and be student or professional members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

Application requirements for the Wilma Motley Memorial California Merit Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: Applicants must demonstrate leadership experience. These scholarships will be awarded solely on merit and do not have a financial need requirement.

Award Amount: $2,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $6,000.

About American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health:
Contact Information: Joan Brazas
Address: 444 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3400 Chicago, Illinois 60611

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