Dental Assisting Scholarships
Accessible education is the cornerstone of the Scott mission. A scholarship is more than financial aid - it may determine whether a student can attend college.
Some Scott scholarships are based on academic excellence. Most are based on factors such as financial need, community involvement, leadership, program or area of study, or other requirements.
Scholarships & Awards
Dr. L.J. Twyner Memorial
This scholarship fund was established to honor the memory of Dr. L.J. Twyner by his
daughter, Dr. Kathleen Twyner-Coley and family. Dr. L.J. Twyner was a dentist in Davenport,
Iowa for more than 40 years and an active member of his community. He was a member
of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, from
which he received an award for outstanding community service in 1977. He was honored
in 1989 by United Neighbors Inc. for his many years of service to the community as
a member of the Davenport School Board. In November 1990, he received an award and
special thanks from the Davenport Education Association for his commitment to Davenport
public schools. He served on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in the mid-1970s and
also received honorary recognition from both the League of Latin American Citizens,
or LULAC, and the Davenport Chamber of Commerce. The Dr. L.J. Twyner Memorial Scholarship
will honor his life and seek to help support others who want to pursue a higher education
career in dentistry.
Award: $500 Fall
Criteria for Awarding:
- Must be enrolled full-time in the Dental Assisting Program, Pre-Dental Hygienist Program or must have declared a Pre-Dentistry major.
- Must have a 2.75 GPA or higher; if an incoming student, a 2.75 high school GPA is required.
- Must be active in the community through volunteer projects, athletics or academic clubs.
- Must demonstrate unmet financial need.
- Must indicate African-American origin on their Scott Community College admissions application.
Students should apply using the regular SCC scholarship application form and procedures.
Scholarship applications may be acquired from Financial Aid, Foundation Office or
on-line at www.eicc.edu/scc foundation. Applications must be received by deadline dates listed on the application form.
The college scholarship committee will review applications and notify the recipient
by letter.
Proctor & Gamble Oral-B Dental Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per year
- Must be enrolled in Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology.
- Must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Iowa Dental Association
- Granting scholarships, to assist qualified persons to obtain instruction and training in dental studies and higher education.
- Undertake studies related to the practice of dentistry.
- Conduct programs and seminars.
- Promote research and education in areas of interest to the practice of dentistry.
For more information, contact: Iowa Dental Foundation, PO Box 31088, Johnston, Iowa
50131-9428.
ADAA/Hu-Friedy Merit Scholar Award (053)
ADAA is proud to partner with Hu-Friedy to honor those dental assisting students who
exhibit proficiency in four-handed dentistry and exemplify the critical contribution
an educated dental assistant makes to the success of clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction
and improved office efficiency. www.adaausa.org
ADAA Student Achievement Award
Presented to the ADAA Student member who has shown the most outstanding achievement
as a dental assisting student. The ADAA Student Achievement Award may be presented
annually to one (1) student member at a dental assisting school. In order to apply
for this award, you must be a current student member of the American Dental Assistants
Association and enrolled in a dental assisting program. www.adaausa.org
Juliette A. Southard Scholarship/Oral-B Program
Juliette A. Southard/Oral-B Education Scholarship Program, named for the founder of
the American Dental Assistants Association, is underwritten by Oral-B, ADAA and volunteer
donations. Established in 1929, the program awards scholarships to dental assisting
students and dental assistants interested in furthering their education in the field
of dental assisting. Available to students who are enrolled in a dental assisting
program or applicable courses aimed at furthering a career in dental assisting. Applicant
must be an ADAA member or ADAA student member. www.adaausa.org
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
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its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
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