Dental Assistant Scholarships
Helping the next generation of servant-hearted leaders launch their health care careers.
Why Apply?
Our program provides financial assistance, a network of trusted dentists and clinicians, and connection to employment opportunities so that you are well-positioned to begin working and earning immediately after receiving your degree.
Scholarship Recipients
Emivie Foreman
"Receiving this scholarship [means] the world to me because I have never wanted something as much as I’ve wanted to succeed in this dental program so that I can have a successful dental career."
David Mills
"This scholarship opens doors to... dental assistants and [shows that] things like this can happen to anybody."
Teaghan Townsend
"It meant a lot to me [to be awarded this scholarship] I didn't expect it at all, but it just took a weight off my shoulders."
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering applying for the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship, here are some of the most commonly asked questions from prospective students.
For an application to be considered, it must include one professional letter of recommendation, one personal letter of recommendation, and a document verifying enrollment in a dental assistant program. Please also fill out the application form and answer the three essay questions.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have already applied, we are unable to review your application a second time.
One letter of recommendation should be from a professional community member. Some examples of people to ask are:
- Previous high school teacher or college professor (they cannot be current DA school faculty).
- Previous or current work managers.
- Co-worker you worked with closely.
The second letter of recommendation can be from a person of your choosing, either personal or professional; family members excluded. This could include any of the above examples or the examples below.
- A mentor or coach. Dental assistant program classmate.
- Someone who you have volunteered with.
- Someone from your faith community.
You will receive an update on your application within 1-2 months of the application deadline.
Scholarship funds are only able to be applied toward your dental assistant program tuition. If awarded, the scholarship check would be made out directly to your school.
No, we are able to award multiple people per scholarship deadline. In the past we have awarded anywhere from 14 to 24 students in one cycle.
Over $1.6 Million Awarded
Since 2016, the PDS Foundation has supported the next generation of dental assistants providing more than $1.6 million in tuition assistance. Here’s a snapshot of our award recipients:
The scholarship provides students with financial support and mentorship as they pursue a career in dental assisting. It is my desire that it will make a significant impact in a person’s life and mold the next generation of dental assistant leaders.
- Dr. Carolyn Ghazal
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