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The Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene

Status: Active and accepting applications

Established: 2024

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus: Dental hygiene students from underrepresented communities

Overview:
The DTA Foundation partnered with the Benco Family Foundation to establish this endowed scholarship fund in recognition of Lawrence and Sally Cohen's commitment to dentistry. The fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students beginning careers in dental hygiene.

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per student

Funding Source:

  • Primary Funder: Benco Family Foundation - $1M Legacy Gift

  • This generous endowment ensures scholarships will be available for years to come
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    Applicants must:
    1. Have been accepted into an in-person 2-year dental hygiene program (based in the United States)
    2. Have financial need - verified by dental hygiene program
    3. Be from underrepresented communities and backgrounds
    4. Demonstrate passion and commitment to dental hygiene
    5. Be able to demonstrate dedication to expanding access to oral healthcare for underserved communities

    Application Requirements:

  • Complete digital application

  • Provide unique background and journey to dental hygiene via short, unprofessional selfie video

  • Meet all criteria above
  • Recent Winners (2024):

  • Felicia Sweeney - Midlands Technical College Airport Campus

  • Fartun Ibrahim - Pacific University
  • Benco Family Foundation Mission:
    Dedicated to improving dental health and quality of life in local communities and around the world since 2005. Focuses on initiatives that are innovative, sustainable, measurable, and impactful.

    Key Supporting Resources:

  • ADHA Scholarships

  • ADEA Scholarships

  • NDHA Scholarships
  • How to Apply

    Dental Hygiene Scholarship Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • Applications Open: January 15, 2026

  • Applications Close: April 30, 2026

  • Review Period: Spring/early summer

  • Notification: Summer (before fall semester start)
  • Application Steps:
    1. Access application online (link available on application page)
    2. Complete digital application form
    3. Submit short, unprofessional selfie video (2 minutes or less)
    - Video should show personal passion for dental hygiene
    - Can be recorded on cell phone
    - Use to highlight why committed to the field
    4. Provide verification from dental hygiene program:
    - Acceptance into 2-year in-person program
    - Financial need verification

    Required Documentation:

  • Proof of acceptance into 2-year dental hygiene program

  • Financial need assessment (from school)

  • Video submission (unprofessional selfie format acceptable)

  • Personal statement demonstrating commitment to expanding access to care for underserved communities
  • Criteria & Guidelines:
    Applicants must meet ALL of the following:

  • Accepted into in-person 2-year dental hygiene program in US

  • Have financial need (verified by program)

  • From underrepresented communities and backgrounds

  • Demonstrate passion and commitment to dental hygiene

  • Dedicated to expanding access to oral healthcare for underserved communities
  • Application Portal:
    Access application through the DTA Foundation website at dtafoundation.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    minoritiesbipoceducation

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