Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
177
Days
May 31 2026
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter from SNDA national or local president; Letter of acceptance from a U.S. dental school; Photo and Video Release Form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship

Description

The Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. Joseph L. Henry (May 2, 1924 - October 11, 2011), an extraordinary leader in dentistry and education. The Dr. Joseph L. Henry Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year dental students who excel academically, participate in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrate exceptional academic and professional promise, embodying Dr. Henry's values of excellence, determination, and leadership. The scholarship may be renewed for four years. Applicants must have received acceptance to a U.S. dental school accredited by ADA/CODA. They must demonstrate evidence of community service, reflecting the ideals of respect and selflessness. Scholarship awardees must submit a quotation and 30-second video expressing their appreciation within 30 days of notification. This content may be used on the NDAF website and other publications. Applicants must submit a letter from the SNDA national or local president stating their current membership status. Three letters of recommendation are required; one letter must be from the Dean or Chair of the applicant's undergraduate degree program, one must be from an undergraduate professor, and one letter must be from an individual of the applicant's choice. Recommendations from family members, relatives, and students are not acceptable. Applicants must also submit a letter of acceptance from a U.S. dental school accredited by ADA/COD. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Dental Health/Services
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter from SNDA national or local president; Letter of acceptance from a U.S. dental school; Photo and Video Release Form
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact ndafexecutive@gmail.com
Address P.O. Box 250
Brandywine, MD 20613-9998