2026 HDAF Scholarship Application

Application Status
Recommendation Form ReceivedDean Form ReceivedFinancial Form Received
Applications available April 1, 2026, online at www.hispanicdentalassociationfoundation.com

THE HISPANIC DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION in its quest for continuous improvement in the development of oral health professionals presents a scholarship program to students in the field of dentistry. These scholarships will be awarded to support meritorious work by student members of the Hispanic Student Dental Association who seek to advance their scientific and applied clinical knowledge as they enter the oral health care profession. Scholarship amounts vary depending on the Funder of the Scholarships.

What is the intent of the scholarship?
The intent of the HDA Foundation Scholarship Program is to support promising students as they pursue their academic training. The awarding of these scholarships will help support the recipients during their dental and dental hygiene programs.

Who can apply?
These scholarships are open to current student members of the Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) who have been accepted or enrolled into a CODA accredited dental or dental hygiene program for the coming academic year.

How does one apply?
The application form must be submitted online to the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation. The application must be complete and submitted online in English. The application form may be found at

How will the scholarships be awarded?
For the 2026 academic year, the application must be submitted online no later than July 1, 2026. The award decisions will be final and communicated to all applicants by July 31, 2026.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?
To be considered, you must:
- Be accepted to begin your program or already be enrolled in a CODA accredited dental program, or dental hygiene program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico in the coming academic year (Fall of 2026).
- Be a current HSDA (Hispanic Student Dental Association) member.
- Be a full-time student during the academic year (Fall 2026) for which you are applying.
- Be in good academic standing at your school as determined by a letter from the Academic or Student Affairs Dean from your institution.
- Applicant must not have been a previous recipient of any HDAF Scholarship
Scholarship Application Timeline
- You must submit your completed application to the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation (HDAF) online no later than July 1, 2026.
- The Verification form must be sent directly from the school to HDAF through the online process no later than July 1, 2026. (Remember you must complete the top portion of the Verification Form.)
- The recommendation must be submitted directly from the Recommender through the online process no later than July 1, 2026. (Remember you must complete the top portion of the Recommendation form.)
- The Financial Aid Verification Form must be submitted directly from the Financial Aid Department of your school through the online process no later than July 1, 2026. (Remember you must complete the top portion of the Financial Aid Form.)
As part of the application, you are required to submit a 2-3 minute (three minute maximum) YouTube video explaining your journey to pursuing a career in dentistry. What experiences, challenges, or influences have shaped your goals as a future dental professional? Secondly discuss a recent news story related to oral health or dentistry that caught your attention. Why is this issue important? Please use a plain background with no loud music or visual effects. Start the video with your name, school and program year. Parts of /or your complete video may be used in HDA/HDAF/Sponsor publications. Submission of this application gives your approval for said use.

A current Curriculum Vitae no longer than two pages in length must be included in the application portal demonstrating the following achievements:
- Commitment and dedication to improving the oral health of the Hispanic community
- Community Service (i.e. volunteer efforts in school, medical facilities, church, etc.)
- Leadership Skills
- Scholastic Achievement
- Committed to increasing Hispanic representation in the dental profession
The Scholarship Committee of the HDA Foundation will review each application on its merit. All decisions are final. Applicants will be notified by July 31, 2026.
- If you are a recipient of any scholarship award, your presence is required at the HDA Annual Meeting and HSDA Regional Conference in Boston, MA on October 1-3, 2026. You will be given up to $750 to help cover travel expenses if receipts are received within 30 days of Conference.
Failure to submit a complete application with all the items listed above by the appropriate deadline date will result in your application not being considered. It is your responsibility to ensure ALL necessary materials are received to the HDA Foundation through the online application by the deadline.

Scholarship application

Please read all instructions carefully before completing application. All applications must be complete and in English. No handwritten applications will be accepted.

Please read all materials carefully. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that ALL the necessary materials are received to the HDA Foundation through the online application by the deadline.

QUESTIONS?
Contact 317-714-0037 or hdafoundationscholarships@gmail.com
2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED IN ENGLISH.
A. General Information
Applicant Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email Address (personal)*
example@example.com
Cell Phone #*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Select your School's State:*
Select the state where you will be attending school.
DentalDental Hygiene
Mailing Address while in School*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Permanent Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address (school)*
example@example.com
B. Program
DENTALDENTAL HYGIENE
Name of School and Year in School (Example UCI D1 DH1)*
Dean or Program Director Name:*

First NameLast Name
Dean or Program Director Email:*
example@example.com
Dean or Program Director Telephone*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
C. Curriculum Vitae

A current Curriculum Vitae no longer than two pages in length must be included in the application portal demonstrating the following achievements:
- Commitment and dedication to improving the oral health of the Hispanic community
- Community Service (i.e. volunteer efforts in school, medical facilities, church, etc.)
- Leadership Skills
- Scholastic Achievement
- Committed to increasing Hispanic representation in the dental profession
Upload Curriculum Vitae

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D. Video Essay Submission

Please include a link in the space provided of a 2-3 minute video using YouTube of yourself explaining your journey to pursuing a career in dentistry. What experiences, challenges, or influences have shaped your goals as a future dental professional? Secondly discuss a recent news story related to oral health or dentistry that caught your attention. Why is this issue important? Your video must be no longer than 3 minutes. Please use a plain background with no loud music or visual effects. Start the video with your name, school and program year.

Must be a YouTube video link!

Parts of or your whole video may be used in HDA/HDAF/Sponsor publications. Submission of this application gives your approval for said use.
Link to YouTube Video:*
Video Format: must be YouTube video!

E. 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION

Applicant must provide one recommendation letter from a clinical or didactic faculty member or a school administrator. Recommender will receive an email with information on how to submit the letter. Please tell your Recommender to look for the email. It may end up in spam.
Name of Applicant
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Dental School FacultyOther
Recommender Name*
Company or School*
Recommender Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Recommender Phone*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Recommender Email*
example@example.com
YES
Please be sure to notify your Recommender that they will receive the recommendation form by email so they can expect it and complete it in a timely manner.
NOTE: Failure to provide one recommendation will disqualify the application.

F. 2026 DEAN / PROGRAM DIRECTOR VERIFICATION

This section to be completed by Applicant (please type):

I hereby authorize the release of my school’s acceptance information to the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
I have been accepted in a dental or dental hygiene program at the following school:*
Dean/Program Director’s Email *
example@example.com
YES
Please be sure to notify your Dean / Program Director that they will receive the verification form by email so they can expect it and complete it in a timely manner.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Note: Failure to complete this Verification will disqualify the applicant from consideration.

G. 2026 Financial Aid Verification

Applicant must provide contact info of the Financial Aid Officer so they can complete the separate Financial Aid Verification Form.

Section to be completed by Applicant: (please type)

I hereby authorize the release of my financial aid information to the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation.
Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
I have been approved to receive financial aid at the following school:
Name of School:*
Name Financial Aid Officer:*

First NameLast Name
Financial Aid Officer Email:*
example@example.com
Financial Aid Officer Phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
YES
Section to be completed by Financial Aid Officer: (please type)
This section hidden from Applicant. To be filled out by Financial Aid Officer only.
Note: Failure to complete the Financial Aid Verification will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
RETURN ONLINE NO LATER THAN July 1, 2026
Questions: 317-714-0037 Email: hdafoundationscholarships@gmail.com

H. Disclaimer

Candidates must disclose any potential conflicts or relationships with scholarship contributors, leadership of the H.D.A. or H.D.A. Foundation..

If none, please enter n/a.
Name:

First NameLast Name
Relationship:
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
I. AUTHORIZATION

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS APPLICATION. I UNDERSTAND ANY MISREPRESENTATION OR OMISSION OF FACTS ARE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
Your signature on this application gives the HDA Foundation and corporate sponsors the right to use photographs and videos of the applicant.
Signature*

Clear
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
RETURN ONLINE NO LATER THAN July 1, 2026
Questions: 317-714-0037 Email: hdafoundationscholarships@gmail.com
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2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION