Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
177
Days
May 31 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Dr. Clifton and Lois Dummett Scholarship

Description

The Dr. Clifton and Lois Dummett Scholarship honors Dr. Clifton O. Dummett (1919-2011), a distinguished educator, researcher, and advocate for social justice, and his wife, Lois Doyle Dummett, a historian and co-author. This fellowship honors their legacy of advancing equity, scholarship, and humanitarianism in dentistry. It is awarded to individuals pursuing advanced clinical training in the dental specialties or advanced studies in research, public health, administration, or law, with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and improving the oral health of systematically under-resourced communities. Applicants must be post-doctoral candidates pursuing advanced degrees in a dental clinical specialty, research, public health, administration, or law. They must be a current member of the National Dental Association (NDA) and demonstrate evidence of a commitment to improving the oral health of systematically under-resourced communities. The awardee must submit a quotation and 30-second video expressing appreciation for the fellowship award within 30 days of notification. This content may be used on the NDAF website and other publications. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from one of your current professors other than your Program Director. Letters from family members, relatives, or students are not accepted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Dental Health/Services, Law/Legal Services, Public Policy and Administration
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of nomination from the Program Director; The total cost of post-graduate program and stipend amount you will receive; Photo and Video Release Form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Address P.O. Box 250
Brandywine, MD 20613-9998