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Dr. Anastasia Pre-Dental and Dental Student Scholarship

Funded by
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Anastasia Talalenko
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Dec 11, 2020
Winners Announced
Jan 7, 2021
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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While pursuing a degree in dental medicine typically means taking on a lot of debt, dental education scholarships are scarce.

Between the Dental Admission Test, school applications, and dental school tuition, dental students are typically left with few options other than to take on substantial student loans to complete their education.

To help combat this, this scholarship is for students who are passionate about oral health and teeth! It will go to an undergraduate or graduate applicant who is currently pursuing or who plans to pursue a career in the dental profession and is serious about attaining their doctoral degree.

It’s for someone who wants to help other people!

The scholarship can be used to cover costs associated with dental school including tuition, applications, and test fees.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Impact
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Published October 15, 2020
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Dec 11, 2020
Winners Announced
Jan 7, 2021
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

Tell me about YOU! What do you do now? What pulled you towards the dental field?

100–300 words

Winners and Finalists

January 2021

Winners
Loreal Williams
Tufts University
Boston, MA
Finalists
Stephanie Amady-Syd
The University of Texas at Austin
Stafford, TX
Francesca Frech
Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL
Elizabeth Jett
Nixa High
Nixa, MO
Meghan Belanger
Nicholls State University
Houma, LA
Yana Andreikina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lynchburg, VA

Winning Application

Loreal Williams
Tufts UniversityBoston, MA
I am a second-year dental student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. When I was 9 years old I decided that I would one day become a dentist simply because of how much I enjoyed visiting my pediatric dentist. My shadowing experiences throughout college helped me to see how diverse and intimate dentistry is. Not only do I get to interact with people from such different backgrounds, but I also have the opportunity to impact each individual uniquely. Whether I am alleviating pain that's been stopping them from enjoying their favorite meal, altering their smile to make them feel the confidence they've always dreamed of, or detecting a finding in their oral cavity that leads to the diagnosis of an underlying condition, I will be able to say that I positively changed the trajectory of a person's life in some way. Throughout my lifetime, I have found that a healthy and beautiful smile can play a major role in the way in which individuals perceive themselves. During the summer of 2017, I was able to serve as a dental assistant at the Remote Area Medical Clinic that serves individuals living in rural areas in which proper healthcare is not as easily accessible as it is for suburban and urban populations. I saw this experience as one of my most impactful acts of service because it was there that my passion for restoring and producing healthy smiles took shape. Simply seeing how much of an impact my team’s compassion and expertise had on the patients’ confidence levels further solidified my desire to become a dentist. Essentially, I will be able to transform the lives of very diverse individuals by mending dental issues that can affect both their physical and mental health.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Dec 11, 2020. Winners will be announced on Jan 7, 2021.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 7, 2021. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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