Council on Education Academic Award

Award: up to $1000

Application due date: March 14, 2025
Winners announced at the Student Summit on April 5, 2025. Attendance preferred.

The following Award Criteria must be met to be considered:

  • Residency: Applicants must be a permanent resident of Massachusetts regardless of school choice.
  • Eligibility:
    • Must be entering at least their second year in an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
    • Graduating hygienists pursuing higher degrees in dental hygiene, public health, or research are also eligible to apply.
  • Transcript Requirement:
    • A current transcript (unofficial is acceptable) must be submitted.
    • The applicant’s cumulative GPA must be 3.2 or higher.
  • Letter of recommendation. A letter of recommendation from the Program Director or faculty member of the applicant’s school is required.
  • Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a personal statement that includes:
    • Their interests in dental hygiene
    • Career goals
    • Views on the field of Dental Hygiene
    • The statement should be no more than two double-spaced, typewritten pages.

Please give your recommending faculty member Alex Fuller’s email ([email protected]) to have them send the letter of recommendation directly if they prefer.

Questions should be directed to: Alex Fuller- Education and Research Chair at [email protected]