ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Dental Education Association
The ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships are designed to financially assist predoctoral dental students who have shown exceptional academic performance in the field of preventive dentistry.
Program Details
Every year, the ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships are awarded to twelve predoctoral dental students. Each scholarship recipient will be granted $2,500.
Qualification Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a full-time student in an accredited predoctoral dental program in the United States or Canada, with at least one year of the program completed.
- Exhibit a strong interest in preventive dentistry through personal activities and accomplishments.
- Maintain an excellent academic record.
- Receive a nomination from the dean of their dental school or the dean’s representative (each school can nominate up to three students).
- Hold an ADEA Individual Membership.
Application Procedure Checklist
By Sept. 15, 2025, applicants must submit the following documents via the ADEA online application system.
- A letter from the dean detailing the applicant’s academic performance, accomplishments, and activities (research, community service, and program development) in preventive dentistry that exceed graduation requirements.
- A summary of the knowledge the student has acquired from their accomplishments and activities (research, community service, and program development) in preventive dentistry.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Academic transcripts from the applicant’s school registrar to confirm academic status.
- Your scholarship application will utilize the information in your ADEA profile. Please ensure your profile is current by visiting adea.org/myadea.
Anonymous applicant data will be used to enhance ADEA scholarships and may be published. Identified information (e.g., biographies) of successful applicants will be published on the ADEA website, shared with your home institution, and may be used in ADEA promotional material. By applying for this scholarship, you acknowledge and accept how your information may be used.
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