Scholarships are awarded quarterly to dental assistant students to aid in tuition expenses and are given out based on financial need, heart for service and career aspirations, according to a July 5 news release shared with Becker’s.
In addition to financial aid, the program provides students with mentorship and on-the-job training in the field.
Since 2016, the foundation has given more than $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 200 students pursuing a career in the dental industry, the release said.