Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship Application 2027 - Cycle 1

Thank you for your interest in the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship. This scholarship supports passionate, servant-hearted dental assisting students with need-based financial aid toward tuition, along with mentorship and on-the-job training. Please review the description and eligibility details below. We can't wait to learn more about you and your heart for service!

PDS Health Foundation

The PDS Health Foundation's mission is to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally.

Scholarship Information

Recognizing the importance of dental assistants to the future of dentistry, the PDS Health Foundation created the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship. The scholarship provides students with need based financial aid*, mentorship, and on the job training. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal and her heart for service, the scholarship aims to mold the next generation of passionate, servant-hearted, dental assistant leaders.

Scholarships are awarded based on application excellence, financial need, and a heart for service. Each scholarship recipient may be awarded up to $5,000 in financial aid toward tuition for their Dental Assisting program. Application cycles open four times a year, with multiple scholarships awarded in each cycle.

Scholarship money is eligible to be used solely for tuition at a dental assistant certification program at an accredited health care vocational training institute with campuses in the U.S. Scholarship money will be issued and disbursed to the Financial Aid Department or Bursars Office at the institute of your enrollment.

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Eligibility

Any current dental assistant student who is at least 18 years old and holds a high school diploma or GED is eligible to apply. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a dental assisting program (excluding high school programs) and maintain enrollment through the scholarship award date. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA or be in good academic standing to qualify for this scholarship. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Previous applicants are not eligible to apply.

Deadline(s) (11:59 PM PST):

February 1st Application Deadline | Interviews/Awarding in March

May 1st Application Deadline | Interviews/Awarding in June

August 1st Application Deadline | Interviews/Awarding in September

October 1st Application Deadline | Interviews/Awarding in November

Follow the steps below. All items must be complete for consideration.

1. Complete the application form.

2. Answer three questions: one requires a short written free response, while the other two can be answered in either written form or via video submission.

3. Upload 1 Letter of Recommendation

4. Upload your Tuition Statement

5. Submit and date the Authorization/Pledge.

Have questions? Our Scholarship FAQs answer common questions about eligibility, the application, and the review process.

AI-Assistance

AI tools are permitted for assistance, but we monitor all responses for AI content. Applications that are entirely AI-generated may not move forward, so please ensure your submission authentically represents your experiences and opinions.

Recipient Selection Process

All applicants will receive communication regarding the status of their application via phone or email. Scholarship recipients will be notified, by email following a virtual interview.

*Need Based Financial Aid: Scholarship recipient’s award amount is based on financial need, the amount awarded not to exceed $5,000, but could be less than $5,000 based on financial information provided by the student’s school. The scholarship covers tuition expenses only.