How to Apply for Dental Assistants Scholarships
- 1). Evaluate a few dental assistant educational programs. Look at community colleges and at certificate programs offered by dental trade schools. Identify the length of time required to complete a dental assistant degree or certificate at each school. Find out how much money the program will cost over this time and how much of the total will be paid using scholarships.
- 2). Prepare a professional resume and a statement of purpose to apply for dental assistant scholarships. Most scholarship donors require a resume and an essay along with a completed application. Write up a resume with previous educational and work experience even if these are in different fields. An essay outlining your statement of purpose demonstrates how your goals and interests align with the scholarship requirements.
- 3). Consider applying for The American Dental Association or ADA scholarships. The ADA offers scholarships to students pursuing an education as dentists, dental assistants and hygienists. The funds can be used to pay dental school tuition, books and for living costs. The ADA foundation offers two scholarships specifically for dental assistants: the Minority Dental Students scholarship and the Dental Assisting scholarship.
- 4). Visit the American Dental Assistants Association or ADAA to find dental assistants scholarships. This is one of the non profit dental associations awarding dental assistant scholarships. Read the educational program and scholarship requirements. Application forms can be completed online.
- 5). Identify other sources for dental assistant financial aids. Look at dental schools that offer their own scholarships and at federal/state grants. Consider student loans if scholarships and other financial aids don't cover all of your dental assistant school expenses.