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Student Scholarships
The scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year will open on November 1, 2022. Please follow the instructions below to apply for scholarships.
Click here to complete the general scholarship application.
Remember that each applicant must supply a faculty recommendation. The link to the faculty recommendation can be found here: https://umbforms.wufoo.com/forms/z1cg3b7m14g06xn/ . By filling out the General Scholarship Form you will automatically be considered for all scholarships that you are qualified for.
Community Service Hours must also be up to date with your Community Service Chair in order to be considered for scholarships.
Applications, including faculty recommendations and community service hours, will close on January 2, 2023, at 11:59 pm.
Please contact dentaldeveopment@umaryland.edu for any questions or concerns.
Specialty Scholarships
Adams Foundation and Rodgers Family Fund Scholarship Endowment ▾
This scholarship provides support based on academic achievement and financial need, with preference given to historically underrepresented minorities.
Dr. John A. Nespeca Scholarship Endowment (Oral Surgery) ▾
This scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement and financial need to fourth year students interested in oral surgery. Preference will be given to those who have clearly demonstrated high ethical standards.
Christian Ludwig Memorial Scholarship Fund (Senior students with interest in Periodontics) ▾
This scholarship is intended to provide one or more annual scholarships to members of the incoming senior dental class who demonstrate exceptional interest and achievement in Periodontics. Special recognition will be given each year to a member or members of the senior class who embody optimism, energy, charisma and a complete love of life-qualities associated with the outstanding young man memorialized through this Fund.
Patricia C. Stearns Scholarship Fund ▾
For scholarship awards to students who have completed their junior year in the dental hygiene program and need financial assistance.
Thomas C. Dumsha, '76 DDS Memorial Scholarship for Endodontic Postgraduates ▾
Scholarship for postgraduate Endo students based on academic achievement & demonstrated financial need.
This scholarship is intended to support students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who show interest and demonstrate academic achievement in the field of prosthodontics.
This is an endowed scholarship for two rising senior dental students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to providing dental care in the local community.
This scholarship provides support for a student currently enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who is married and demonstrates financial need.
This scholarship provides support to students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who are facing academic or life challenges.
Dr. Alex M. Rudewicz Scholarship Fund Endowment in Honor of the Class of 1965 (Senior students) ▾
This scholarship provides support for fourth year D.D.S. students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Students selected to receive the scholarship will be expected to attend a financial literacy course lasting at least two hours during their final year at the School.
This scholarship provides support for pre-doctoral students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. The Spendable Income from the Fund will be used to provide scholarships to students who are at a Junior or Senior level in good standing with the School and who display the attributes of a professional capable of entering a dental group practice, specifically teamwork skills, clinical excellence and leadership.
This scholarship provides support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who represent groups historically underrepresented in health professions as determined by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (currently Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian) or other students who have demonstrated a commitment to dental service among historically underserved communities. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
Ronald M. Starr Family Scholarship Fund (Junior or Senior students) ▾
This scholarship provides support for one or more junior or senior students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Stoetzer Dental Education Fund (Sophomore students) ▾
This need-based scholarship supports students who have completed their first year of study, have demonstrated their scholastic ability, and will thus be assured of continuing their studies toward completion of their professional training.
Dennis M. Thome Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Sophomore students) ▾
The recipient of the Dennis M. Thome Memorial Scholarship Endowment must be a resident of Maryland and demonstrate financial need. After those criteria are met, the applicant with the highest grade point average after completion of the first year of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program will receive the scholarship.
Dr. Meyer Eggnatz Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Orthodontics Post-Graduate Students) ▾
This scholarship will provide support for a student in the Orthodontic post graduate program who demonstrates clinical excellence, professional leadership and loyalty to the School, and is expected to maintain these characteristics after completion of studies, as did Dr. Eggnatz during his illustrious career.
Howard Van Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund (Freshman students) ▾
This scholarship supports deserving first year students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, UMB selected by academics and financial need in memory of Dr. Howard Van Natta. Candidates eligible for selection must also be Maryland residents.
This scholarship provides support for first year dental students. To be eligible, recipients must have graduated from colleges or universities located in Virginia and completed their final undergraduate year treated as a Virginia in-state student for tuition purposes. Scholarship(s) will be awarded and equally divided among all students who meet these criteria, and will not be awarded based on financial need.
Dr. William M. Reed Scholarship Fund for Residents of the State of Delaware ▾
This scholarship provides funds to supplement the out of state tuition difference for a Delaware resident to pursue a degree in dentistry.
Dr. Elton P. Maddox, Jr. Scholarship Endowment (SNDA Members) ▾
This scholarship provides endowed support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need to students who are members of the Student National Dental Association.
Dr. Tony Michael Ponti Memorial Scholarship (Post-Graduate Endodontic Residents) ▾
This fund will provide scholarships to students enrolled in the post-graduate Endodontic Residency Program.
James R. Swancar, D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Students from New England) ▾
This scholarship provides endowed support for students enrolled at the School. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, with preference given to students who are from New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont). Determination of residency will be based on the home address provided by students upon application to their college or university attended first following secondary school.
Thomas E. Wagner, DDS Memorial Scholarship (Married Students) ▾
This scholarship provides support for students who demonstrate financial need and who are legally married while attending the School.
Adam Eisner, DDS '89 and Bradley Trattner, DDS '88, '90 Scholarship Endowment ▾
Scholarship support awarded based on commitment to military service/academic excellence.
Dr. Sylvan Feldman Periodontal Scholarship Endowment ▾
Endowed support for scholarships for periodontal post-graduate students enrolled at the school. Awarded based on academic achievement, research activities, and leadership in the dental profession.
General Need and Merit Scholarships
Dr. Kathleen T. Frankle Scholarship Endowment ▾
This fund provides scholarship support for students at UMSOD based on academic achievement and financial need.
This scholarship provides aid to students who are in good academic standing and who have proven financial need, in securing a dental education. Dr. Gaylord received an honorary degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1913.
Russell Gigliotti Memorial Scholarship Fund ▾
This scholarship provides support to pre-doctoral dental students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with selection based on outstanding academic achievement and financial need.
University of Maryland Dental School General Scholarship Fund ▾
This scholarship provides endowed support for students enrolled in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
Steve P. Afsahi, D.DS. ’87 Memorial Scholarship Endowment ▾
This scholarship provides endowed support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
Long Family Scholarship Endowment ▾
This scholarship provides endowed scholarship support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement.
Dr. Joseph Anthony Pennino Memorial Scholarship Fund ▾
Providing scholarships to deserving students in the DDS program (the students with the highest GPA each year).
General Need Scholarships
Calhoon Family Scholarship Endowment ▾
This fund provides endowed scholarship support for students enrolled at UMSOD.
Jack & Nancy Reynolds Scholarship Endowment ▾
This fund provides endowed scholarship support for students based on demonstrated financial need.
Ronald M. Chaput, DDS Scholarship Endowment ▾
This scholarship provides support for DDS students who demonstrate financial need.
Clyde Virginius Matthews Memorial Scholarship Fund ▾
Need-based scholarship for dental hygiene students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Henry S. Hohouser Memorial Scholarship Fund ▾
This Scholarship provides support for students enrolled in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Wilson B. Lau Memorial Scholarship Endowment ▾
This scholarship provides support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Drs. Stanley E. Block, Philip L. Block and Joanne Block Rief Endowed Scholarship Fund ▾
This endowed fund awards one or more scholarships to students from the State of Maryland enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Elizabeth S. and Dr. William B. Powell Endowed Scholarship Fund ▾
This scholarship supports one or more students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. A. P. Lazauskas Endowed Scholarship Fund ▾
This scholarship provides support to dental students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Charles W. Hennesey Scholarship Fund ▾
This scholarship provides support to students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who demonstrate a financial need and have an academic standing of at least 2.5 GPA.
Myron H. And Bernice K. Sachs Scholarship Fund ▾
This fund annually awards financial support in the form of a scholarship to a deserving student(s) to assist their education at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Annual scholarship awarded to students in a doctoral or post-graduate program.
Dr. Lamon A. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Endowment for the UM School of Dentistry ▾
This scholarship provides endowed support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
Thomas E. Wolf, D.D.S. Educational Loan Fund ▾
This scholarship provides support to students enrolled in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dean’s Scholarship for Leadership & Excellence ▾
This scholarship will go to two students who excel academically inside of the classroom while also exhibiting promise as leaders within their class and the community.
This scholarship is made available through the MSDA Foundation: Our scholarships help predoctoral dental students whose past work demonstrates a future career of leadership in community minded dentistry. This scholarship is not awarded principally on academic merit, instead preference is given to those who create a charitable impact locally within Maryland. National and international impacts are also valued. It is our pleasure to support the careers of future dentists who appreciate the role of organized dentistry and who have a heart for service for the community. Applications can be found at https://www.msdaf.org/scholarships.
The W. King Smith, D.D.S., '65 Scholarship Endowment ▾
Provide endowed scholarship support for students based on demonstrated financial need.
The Mel and Sharan Kushner Scholarship Endowment ▾
To provide endowed scholarship support for first year dental students.
Betty Emam and Alan Rahimi Scholarship Endowment ▾
Provide scholarship support for dental students based on academic achievement & financial need.
Jerome Hillard Memorial Scholarship Fund ▾
To provide endowed scholarship support for students enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need.
To provide support for students who represent groups historically underrepresented in health professions.