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International Scholarship for Medical and Dental Mission Work

Funded by
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Michael Mindoro
$5,000
1 winner$5,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Religion:
Christian
Background:
History in and ongoing commitment to Christian international medical and dental missions
Field of Study:
Dentistry, medicine, or nursing
Education Level:
Bachelor’s student, bachelor’s graduate, graduate student, or post-graduate
Religion:
Background:
Field of Study:
Education Level:
Christian
History in and ongoing commitment to Christian international medical and dental missions
Dentistry, medicine, or nursing
Bachelor’s student, bachelor’s graduate, graduate student, or post-graduate

Healthcare is a crucial but often underappreciated resource that can save lives, resolve pain, and create better futures.

Medical and dental missions offer crucial services to individuals and communities who might otherwise go without care. When medical and dental care are inaccessible, people go without critical exams, necessary medicine, and services that can greatly improve their quality of life.

This scholarship seeks to support Christian students who have experience in missions and plan to continue their work in the future.

Any Christian bachelor’s student, bachelor’s graduate, graduate student, or post-graduate who has a history in and ongoing commitment to Christian international medical and dental missions may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing dentistry, medicine, or nursing. However, Asian students and students from California are preferred.

To apply, tell us about your past experience with medical or dental missions and how you plan to use your education for future mission work. Additionally, upload images of your past mission work. You should be featured in at least one of the photos.

Selection Criteria:
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Published January 2, 2026
$5,000
1 winner$5,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Winners Announced
Jun 1, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

Tell us about your past experience with medical/dental missions and how you plan on using your education for mission work in the future.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2026

Winners
John Sauve
Sierra College
Colfax, CA
Finalists
Elianna Srikureja
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Jeryvelle Andres
Grand Canyon University
Valley Stream, NY
Samantha Tamayo
University of the Incarnate Word
Edinburg, TX

Winning Application

John Sauve
Sierra CollegeColfax, CA
"To make Gods Children smile again." This is my inspiration. My first ever medical mission trip started in 2016 to Haiti. Here, I caught my first glimpse of dental outreach in action. During that trip, I met a man. He was tan and skinny, but he had a smile on his face. I was tasked to check his teeth and when I did, my heart broke. There was so much damage and I knew that he would most likely loose all his teeth in a matter of months. When I broke the news to him, I expected heartbreak and sadness, but what I got back was not something I expected. Instead of anger or frustration, he met my response with a smile, and even asked when we would return. This joy confounded me. He was still happy despite his circumstances. This defiance in the face of so much hardships, lit a spark in my heart and yearning to want to come back and help those who had no one to turn to. That spark started me on a journey that I couldn't imagine. Today, I have worked in the dental field for the last nine and half years doing almost every job short of being a dentist and soaking up dental knowledge like a sponge. About four years ago, that work experience got called into action. I was invited on an international medical mission to Guatamala, but instead of volunteering, I was asked to lead it. Normally this position was given to a doctor due to the extensive knowledge it required, but yet it was given to someone who was just a servant, a dental assistant. This realization both humbled and amazed me. Just months before, I had met the exact people that had the resources to make a trip like this possible. This brought me even to a greater realization that maybe there was a higher power in all that was happening. From that trip, blossomed opportunity after opportunity. Today, I have helped to lead over six international mission dental efforts all around the world. With the help and support of non-profit organizations and providers such as nurses, hygienists and dentists, we have been able to provide free medical and dental care to people in Guatamala, Panama, Dominican Republic, Belize and Fiji (2x). For each of these trips, the funds came together, the red tape was cut, and peoples lives were forever changed. These opportunities, not only continued to amaze me, but made me stand in awe. When I look back on my life, I can see that there was someone preparing me. For the longest time, I told myself that I could never reach for the highest heights. I settled for what I thought I deserved, but slowly God began challenging my thinking. He showed me what he was capable of doing, and how he could use me to transform the lives of others. This realization just humbled me more and more. Six months ago, I stepped down from my job and started pursing my dream of becoming an aspiring dentist. Today, I am in school taking classes towards becoming that aspiring dentist. I am also reminded that, "What is impossible for man is possible with God." - Matthew 19:26. My hope and prayer is serve Gods children in the mission field as a dentist and to see them smile once again. "In a world where kindness can pull someone back from the edge, a smile is the hope that can turn a life around."-JS Below is a link to pictures of my mission endeavors. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1cEZQw0imhlxSMK6ev4rE3Nf5DJnv5R/view?usp=sharing

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2026.

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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 Jun 1, 2026. 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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