Scholarships
Scholarship listings that require University Scholarship Application
Each of the following scholarship opportunities requires the applicant to complete the University Scholarship Application which opens from October 15 to February 1.
Alliance of the Texas Dental Association Memorial Scholarship
One $5000 scholarship per year is available each spring to D2 students for disbursement in their D3 year. Criteria includes US citizenship, Texas residency, interest in practicing general or pediatric dentistry in Texas, and need.
American Dental Partners Foundation/Carus Dental Scholarship
One $500 scholarship is available each spring to D3 or D4 students who demonstrate professionalism, teamwork skills, clinical excellence and leadership.
Ausmus Laursen Dental Hygiene Scholarship
One scholarship for $1000 is offered each spring to DH 2 students. Criteria includes need, academic achievement, and community service. The recipient is selected by the Dental Hygiene department and a representative of the Ausmus-Laursen family if available.
Betty Scott Scholarship
Up to three scholarships of $2000 are awarded each year (based on the availability of funds) to D4 and DH2 students to be disbursed half in fall and half in spring of the current academic year. Criteria includes participation in community service prior to and during dental school.
Dallas A&M Club Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 is available to full-time students pursuing a degree from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry on the basis of academic achievement, community service and financial need. In addition, the student must have earned their undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in College Station and must be a resident of Dallas County, Texas.
Dr. Allan Pearsall Scholarship
One scholarship of $1500 will be disbursed in the current academic year to a D3 student who has a minimum GPA of 3.25, displays teamwork and leadership skills, and has participated in research projects during pre-dental or dental education, or demonstrates an interest in research.
Dr. Claude R. Williams Scholarship
One scholarship of $2500 is awarded annually to a D2 or D3 student. Criteria include GPA, history of and continuing participation in community service, and membership in the Student National Dental Association.
Drs. Don and Cindy Le Scholarship
One $2500 scholarship is awarded annually to a D2 student based on need, GPA, and history of community service.
Dr. Nancy Dickey Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship of $1000 awarded to a DH1, D1, D2, or D3 student based on the availability of funds. Criteria includes a 3.0 or greater GPA, leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to the community.
Dr. Russell Austin Mitchell Scholarship
This $2000 scholarship is awarded annually to a D4 student with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who displays teamwork and leadership skills, and plans to go into Prosthodontics or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Patricia Kantz Whalley Scholarship
This scholarship is based on the availability of funds and is awarded to a Dental Hygiene Senior with financial need and is in good academic standing.
Ruth Riley Swords, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship
Two scholarships of $750 awarded to a DH1 or DH2 student in the spring. Criteria include academic achievement, clinical proficiency, and leadership.
Todd and Stephanie Rough Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 is available to DDS and Graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is based on leadership, professionalism, academic excellence, and public service.
General Scholarships
The following scholarships do not require the applicant tocomplete the University Scholarship Application.
Academic Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee to outstanding individuals accepted into the DDS program based on academic excellence. Non-residents receiving scholarships receive a non-resident tuition waiver.
Brasseler USA Scholar Award
This $1000 scholarship is based on the availability of funds each year. It is awarded to a fourth-year DDS student with the highest GPA at the end of their D3 year.
Bush Jones/Sprenger Scholarship
Scholarships of $1000 are awarded annually to D2 students with an EFC less than $5000 and a GPA of 3.0 or greater. No application is needed for this scholarship. The number of scholarships varies each year based on funding.
Class of ‘47
This scholarship of $1500 is awarded by the Admissions Committee to incoming D1 students based on the availability of funds. Award is based on academic excellence.
Carus Dental Endowed Scholarship
The Carus Dental Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to one or more full-time students in good standing pursuing a degree from the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene in the Texas A&M College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University.
Dr. Phuong Nguyen and Cameron Ton Scholarship
This scholarship is for an incoming DDS student selected by the Admissions Committee based on academic achievement and community service.
Emily A. and Robert Walker Scholarship
This scholarship of $1500 is awarded by the Admissions Committee to incoming D1 students based on the availability of funds. Award is based on academic excellence.
Texas Dental Association (TDA) Smiles Foundation Scholarship
One to two scholarships to a D1 student in the top 20% of the entering class. Criteria include Texas residency, need, and must not have received either the Emily and Robert Walker or Class of ’47 scholarships.
Scholarships for Graduate departments
AEGD Departmental Scholarship, William and Jessamine Young Scholarship - Orthodontics Department, Betty Whiteaker Scholarship – Periodontics Department.
External Scholarships
The following scholarships are administered by external agencies:
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers
Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to support dental hygiene students who are pursuing education beyond an associate degree and who have an interest in an academic career.
ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Predoctoral Dental Students Pursuing Academic Careers
Two $5,500 scholarships will be awarded to support predoctoral dental students who demonstrate firm commitments to becoming dental educators.
ADEA Haleon Dental Hygiene Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student pursuing a career in dental hygiene who demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusivity and community health.
ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships
Twelve $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to support predoctoral students who have demonstrated academic excellence in preventive dentistry.
ADEA/MouthWatch Patti DiGangi Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Innovation
A $1,000 scholarship, named in Ms. DiGangi's honor, will be awarded to a dental hygiene student who expresses the desire to transform oral health through leadership and innovative care delivery.
ADEA/MouthWatch Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship for Innovation
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student pursuing a career in dentistry who demonstrates professional excellence and strives to make a difference in the profession of dentistry.
ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to support an individual studying allied dental education at the baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree level.
Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation Scholarship
DTA Foundation provides scholarships to dental students halfway through their dental education (D3 or D4) who demonstrate a commitment to community service. These students must be enrolled at a US-based dental school and have financial need.
Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation Dental Hygiene Scholarship
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation partnered with the Benco Family Foundation to offer the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene. This endowment ensures that aspiring dental hygienists can receive financial support for years to come.
NDA Foundation Scholarships
The National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) proudly offers a comprehensive portfolio of scholarships and fellowships to support the next generation of dental professionals. These awards—ranging from $750 to $70,000—are available to pre-doctoral dental students, post-doctoral candidates, and individuals pursuing careers in dental hygiene and dental assisting.