Dental Assistant Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for you
We offer several scholarships to help dental assistants and other dental professionals advance their careers and reach their goals. We have scholarship opportunities for dental assistants at all phases of their careers, from student to experienced professional. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities for you.
DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship
The DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship is open to entry-level and early career dental assistants. Recipients will receive between $250 and $1,000 in vouchers or reimbursement for DANB exams, review courses, or practice tests. Applications are due by May 4 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
View the scholarship information packet for details about eligibility, use of funds, and more.
Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship
The Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship is open to all dental assistants, students, and other dental team members. Recipients will receive between $250 and $1,000 for education such as school tuition, course fees, or conference fees. Applications are due by May 4 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
View the scholarship information packet for details about eligibility, use of funds, and more.
ADS-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead
Education and Certification Scholarship
This scholarship is now closed, and winners will be announced in May 2026. The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), DANB, and the DALE Foundation share a commitment to the health and safety of patients and providers and believe that everyone in dentistry plays an active role in providing safe, quality dental care. The scholarship is open to all dental professionals looking to earn infection prevention and control education and certification.
ADAA/DANB Scholarship
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and DANB have partnered on this scholarship to support dental assistants’ career growth. The ADAA/DANB Scholarship is open to all ADAA members in good standing. This scholarship is awarded annually to dental assistants who demonstrate a strong commitment to career growth and lifelong learning in the dental assisting profession. Scholarship recipients receive between $250 and $1,000.