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Lone Star Dental Hygiene Society Leadership Scholarship

Funded by
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Texas Dental Hygiene Alliance
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 22, 2026
Winners Announced
Apr 22, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
State:
Texas
Field of Study:
Dental hygiene
State:
Field of Study:
Texas
Dental hygiene

The Texas Dental Hygiene Alliance (TX.DHA) is a professional organization dedicated to uniting and empowering dental hygienists through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy. At TX.DHA, we believe that investing in the next generation of leaders is essential to the growth and future of our profession. That’s why we are proud to offer scholarships to students who embody our values of integrity, excellence, mentorship, and advocacy.

Those who show promise as future leaders in oral health should be uplifted so they can overcome the financial hurdles associated with higher education and prepare for their future careers.

This scholarship seeks to support passionate and driven dental hygiene students who are not only committed to academic excellence but also actively demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and a dedication to advancing the dental hygiene profession.

Any student currently enrolled in dental hygiene school and lives in Texas may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us how you have shown leadership and advocacy, what inspired you to take action, and how you will continue advocating for oral health in the future.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published September 1, 2025
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 22, 2026
Winners Announced
Apr 22, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

Describe how you have demonstrated leadership and advocacy within the field of dental hygiene or your community. What inspired you to take action, and what impact did your efforts have? How do you plan to continue advocating for the profession and advancing oral health in your future career?

150–250 words

Winners and Finalists

April 2026

Winners
Markara So
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
Houston, TX

Winning Application

Markara So
Pima Medical Institute-HoustonHouston, TX
I was a Team leader in my Dental Organization ASDA. We work as a team not only to provide resources to our members through volunteering and shadowing experiences, but also to instill the human aspect of oral care: that their patients' health is being cared for. I grew up in a low-income neighborhood with limited educational and economic opportunities. My parents survived the Cambodian genocide that happened in the 70’s, lived in refugee camps, and started a new life in America with only the clothes on their backs. I was taught from a young age that hard work is the key to success, but through this lens and my challenges, I developed a space to hear other stories. I volunteer at Shifa Community Clinic as a lead dental assistant on weekends to provide for the underserved population, and have attended legislation day with a doctor advocating in Austin, TX to advocate for the dental field. Once I graduate from hygiene school, I plan to return to my community clinic to educate patients and provide high-quality cleaning to improve their quality of life. I plan to advocate for my dental field to expand access to growth opportunities that will not only benefit me but also my peers, thereby improving patient care.

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When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 22, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 22, 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 Apr 22, 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?

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