Scholarships
The Michigan Dental Association Foundation awards scholarships annually to dental, dental hygiene and dental assisting students. We believe that the people of Michigan deserve exceptional dental health professionals. Your financial donation can help to make this happen.
MDA Foundation scholarships are all are need based funds. Need is determined by the FAFSA on file at the school. The MDA Foundation does not require the forms, as the recommendation serves as verification.
View Scholarship Descriptions
Robert Mitus, DDS Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D3, D4, senior hygiene and assisting students attending a fully accredited university or college;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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John G. Nolen, DDS Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D3 dental student; and
- full-time dental student at the University of Michigan;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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George Bletsas, DDS Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D3 dental student;
- full-time dental student at the University of Detroit Mercy;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.0 GPA.
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MDA Insurance & Financial Group Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D4 dental student;
- full-time dental student at the University of Michigan;
- member of the American Dental Association;
- plan to practice in the state of Michigan;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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William Schumann, DDS Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D4 dental student;
- full-time dental student at the University of Detroit Mercy;
- member of the American Dental Association;
- plan to practice in the state of Michigan;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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Genesee District Dental Society Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- dental, hygiene, and assisting students who are residents of Genesee County;
- written 500-word essay explaining how this scholarship will help the applicant attain his/her educational goal;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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Dr. Ray Gist Student Leadership Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- under-represented populations attending University of Detroit Mercy or the University of Michigan;
- D2 eligible if no D3 or D4 students are nominated;
- U.S. citizens a first priority, others welcome to apply; and
- 3.0 GPA.
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Kinra Endodontic Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- D3, D4 dental student with interest in endodontic school;
- full-time dental student at the University of Michigan;
- all qualified students welcome to apply; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Meraw Periodontal Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- periodontal graduate student;
- full-time student at the University of Detroit Mercy or University of Michigan;
- open to U.S. citizens only; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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Washtenaw District Dental Society Scholarship
Completed applications must be received by Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligibility:
- must be a Washtenaw County resident;
- D4 student in good standing attending dental school at University of Detroit Mercy or the University of Michigan;
- available to neighboring county residents if no Washtenaw County resident is nominated;
- student must submit a personal statement as to why they are applying and why they qualify for the scholarship; and
- 3.2 GPA.
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