Scholarships
No one in dentistry is more active than Colgate in support of education and training for dental
professionals and community outreach. Listed below are many of the scholarship opportunities that
are available. In most cases, the scholarships are administered by our association partners and you
should contact them to learn more. Where possible, we've put in a link to take you to their website.
ADA Minority Scholarship Program
Designed for African-American, Hispanic and Native-American students, Colgate and the ADA have teamed
up to provide grants of $2,000. To learn more go to the ADA website at www.ADA.org.
NDA Scholarship Program
Designed for African-American students who are student members of the National Dental Association (NDA).
Scholarships are available for post graduate, dental, dental hygiene and dental assistant students.
Applications can be requested from the NDA office at 202-588-1697.
IADR/Colgate Research in Prevention Travel Award
Intended for younger researchers (under 35), these awards make travel to the annual meeting of IADR/AADR
possible. To learn more, go to the IADR website.
Colgate / IADR Oral Health Research Award
The Oral Health Research Group of the IADR sponsors an award in oral health research. The purpose of the
award is to recognize a body of meritorious research by a member of the IADR Oral Health Research Group.
A Certificate of Recognition and one cash award is made with the intention that the award recipient will
attend the IADR annual meeting and participate in the Oral Health Research Group activities.
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IADR/AADR Basic Research In Periodontal Disease Award
Supported by the Colgate-Palmolive Co., this award was established to recognize, encourage, and stimulate
outstanding research achievements in basic research in periodontal disease. The award consists of a cash
prize and a plaque. To learn more, go to the IADR website.
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IADR/AADR H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award
This award recognizes meritorious research in epidemiology and public health. Support is provided by the
estate of Frank J. McClure, in memory of the late H. Trendley Dean, and by the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
The award, consisting of a plaque and a cash stipend, is presented annually, provided a worthy recipient
is nominated. To learn more, go to the IADR website.
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IADR/AADR Student Research Fellowships
You are invited to submit research proposals for the 1998 AADR Student Research Fellowships. These
Fellowships, supported by Colgate, as well as by AADR Group Chapters, Sections, and members, are sponsored
and administered by the AADR and have been created to encourage dental students living in the United States
to consider careers in oral health research.
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American Academy of Women Dentists
Colgate funds a number of scholarships for female dental students. Contact the AAWD for more information:
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-6610
Colgate sponsors three scholarships and awards:
- Colgate Minority Scholarships-six $1,000 scholarships awarded to students under-represented in dental hygiene including African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Males and Native-Americans.
- Colgate Scholarships for Academic Excellence-six $1,000 scholarships awarded to students with
high academic achievement in dental hygiene; students with grade point averages of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher may apply.
- Colgate Community Outreach Award- The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) in conjunction
with Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company, has established the ADHA/Colgate Community Outreach Award. This program recognizes ADHA components and individuals who have created and/or implemented significant community outreach programs that focus on preventive oral healthcare. To learn more about this award, contact the ADHA.
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