Government Scholarship/Repayment Opportunities

Although traditionally the majority of your dental education is financed through student loans, scholarships are available for those who apply and qualify. The United States Armed Forces and the National Health Service Corps have some financial aid available for students pursuing a dental education.
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Air Force

Education is of the utmost importance in the Air Force. Whether you are still in medical, law or theology school or are continuing your education and training, we will make sure you have the resources and tools to meet your goals.


Local Contact:

TSgt Jacob Kobielusz
Health Professions Recruiter
Office: 407.722.5037 x206
Cell: 407.276.3761
Jacob.Kobielusz@us.af.mil

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U.S. Army

Health Professions Scholarship Program

When you're pursuing an advanced health care degree, the last thing on your mind should be how you're going to pay for it. The U.S. Army can help with one of the most comprehensive scholarships available in the health care field — The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Army Dental Corps

As an officer in the Army Dental Corps, you’ll spend time doing what you care about most — directly treating patients. You won’t have to worry about starting a practice, establishing a patient base, hiring staff or purchasing equipment because you’ll already be part of one of the best worldwide dental networks around.

Local Contact:

Adam Hendrickson, Staff Sergeant, United States Army
Adam.J.Hendrickson4.mil@mail.mil
352.376.0408
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National Health Service Corps

The scholarship pays tuition, fees, other educational costs, and provides a living stipend in return for a commitment to work at least 2 years at an NHSC-approved site in a medically underserved community.

 

Contact Number:
1-800-221-9393
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U.S. Navy

For the Navy Dentist, running an exceptional practice is a daily opportunity. They attend to Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – as well as their families. They contribute to humanitarian missions in this country and virtually anywhere in the world. And introduce oral care to parts of the world where dentistry is more a luxury than an expectation.

Local Contact:

Dr. Daniel Oakley, Navy Counselor First Class
Daniel.Oakley@Navy.mil
Office: 352.337.2815
Cell: 352.286.3628
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ADEA GoDental

For additional resources and tips, visit ADEA GoDental's Financing Options page.

ADEA GoDental is an innovative initiative of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) that provides students interested in pursuing careers in dentistry and dental hygiene with the information and guidance they need to apply to programs, matriculate and eventually fulfill their career goals.
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