The ADEA/Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation/AAWD Woman Dentist Tuition Scholarship supports professional development activities for women dentist faculty in dental education in the early stages of their careers (up to three years of experience). The ADEA Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation/AAWD Woman Dentist Scholarship promotes the advancement of women dentists who have demonstrated leadership potential in academia. Participation in the ADEA Emerging Leaders Program is designed to improve attendees' teaching abilities, increase their leadership skills and advance their understanding and mastery of other elements critical for a successful academic career. Applicants must be nominated by the dean of their dental school or program director of their residency. No more than two nominations per school are permitted. Applicants must also be a full- or part-time educator, resident in the final year of study or administrator at an ADEA Member Institution. Applicants must be an ADEA Individual Member and a current member of AAWD. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from an AAWD member colleague, stating why the applicant should be considered for the tuition scholarship. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Dental Education Association for more information.