Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarships Application 2026 - Cycle 2 Grant

The Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarships, offered by the Pacific Dental Services Foundation, provide financial aid of up to $5,000 for eligible dental assistant students. Applicants must be over 18, U.S. citizens or legal residents, and enrolled in a qualifying program. The scholarship emphasizes mentorship and training, supporting the next generation of dental assistants. Awards are based on financial need and application quality, with multiple cycles each year to support aspiring professionals.

Pacific Dental Services Foundation
Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarships Application 2026 - Cycle 2
Recognizing the importance of dental assistants to the future of dentistry, the Pacific Dental Services Foundation created the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship. The scholarship provides students with need based financial aid*, mentorship, and on the job training. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal and her heart for service, the scholarship aims to mold the next generation of passionate, servant-hearted, dental assistant leaders.
Scholarships are awarded based on application excellence, financial need, and a heart for service. Each scholarship recipient can be awarded up to $5,000 in financial aid. Application cycles open four times a year, with multiple scholarships awarded in each cycle.
Scholarship money is eligible to be used solely for tuition at a dental assistant certification program at an accredited health care vocational training institute with campuses in the U.S. Scholarship money will be issued and disbursed to the Financial Aid Department or Bursars Office at the institute of your enrollment.

Eligibility

EligibilityAny dental assistant student over the age of 18 who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident and possesses a high school diploma or GED may apply. The applicant must be currently enrolled in a dental assistant program (high school programs excluded) with tuition costs of over $3,000 and be within the first 50% of their program. The dental assistant program must be in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MA, MN, MO, NV, NM, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA to qualify for this scholarship.

Ineligibility

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Previous applicants are not eligible to apply.