SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT DENTAL HYGIENE AWARD
GDHA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
The scholarship applicant must:
Be a resident of Georgia
Be attending an accredited Dental Hygiene School in Georgia
Have completed at least one quarter or semester of study in the dental hygiene curriculum
Have and maintain a 3.0 (B) average
Intend to practice in Georgia for two years following graduation
Truly be in financial need
The scholarship applicant must supply:
Three written character references no more than 50 words, (one to include Dental Hygiene Director or Clinical Supervisor)
Transcripts from high school and/or all institutions attended since, including dental hygiene school
Applications must be received before October 1, 2007.
Applicants will be judged on academic achievement, basic need and personal character.
The Scholarship Committee shall review the applications and make recommendations to the
Board of Trustees, who will make the final decision. Incomplete or late
applications will not be considered.
In the event the scholarship recipient does not complete the dental hygiene course, any funds awarded under the scholarship shall be regarded as a non-interest bearing loan to be repaid. The student will be required to sign an agreement to this effect.
The scholarship(s) will be awarded at the GDHA Annual Session.