Funding Amount

$50,000 endowments per institution

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dental Hygienist Scholarships

Funder: Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation

Scholarship Type: Endowed scholarships created at four Virginia institutions

Participating Institutions:
1. Old Dominion University
2. Northern Virginia Community College
3. Virginia Western Community College
4. Wytheville Community College

Award Amount: $50,000 endowment per institution

Eligible Students: Dental hygiene students enrolled at participating institutions

Program Goal:

  • Support dental hygiene students

  • Encourage graduates to remain and practice in Virginia

  • Address dental workforce shortages in the commonwealth
  • How to Apply: Students should contact their respective educational institutions directly to inquire about scholarship application processes and deadlines, as scholarships are administered by each school.

    Contact Information:

  • Polly Raible, Executive Director: 804.346.7478 | polly.raible@deltadentalva.com

  • Lauren Stoughton, Community Impact Manager: 540.824.5822 | lauren.stoughton@deltadentalva.com
  • Website: deltadentalva.com/foundation

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    1. Contact your educational institution - Old Dominion University, Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia Western Community College, or Wytheville Community College
    2. Inquire about scholarship - Ask about the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Dental Hygiene Scholarship
    3. Follow school procedures - Complete application as directed by your institution's financial aid office
    4. Submit to institution - Applications are processed through the individual schools

    Note: Specific deadlines and application requirements vary by institution. Contact your school's financial aid office for details.

    General Contact:

  • Polly Raible, Executive Director: polly.raible@deltadentalva.com or 804.346.7478
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    dental-healthworkforce-development

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