CDHA and Hu-Friedy are proud to have provided $15,000 in scholarships since 2016 in support of registered dental hygienists across Canada advancing their education in oral health.

The 2019 application process is NOW OPEN.

Available Scholarships

• $1,000 award for eligible dental hygienists (five awards available)

Eligibility Requirements

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Registered dental hygienist with dental hygiene regulatory authority in your province/territory
• CDHA member in good standing
• A ‘Friends of Hu-Friedy’ member; sign up for free at www.friendsofhu-friedy.com
• Accepted to an undergraduate, graduate or doctorate program in an accredited institution in a degree program related to oral health
• Practicing a minimum of 16 hours/week in a clinical setting before being accepted into the program

Application Form

Download the application form here. The following items must be submitted along with your completed application:

• Current CV
• Essay (500-1,000 words)
• Applicant appraisal
• Two letters of recommendation

See application form for more details.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2019

Evaluation Process

Each qualified applicant is assessed on the following criteria by a selection committee comprised of educational experts:

• Commitment to lifelong learning through use of specific examples (evidence of self reflection)
• Proposed contribution to the oral health field or profession of dental hygiene
• Commitment to professionalism (quality of application and essay)
• Likelihood of goal achievement (review of CV, GPA, and letters of recommendation)
• Community service and social responsibility

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