Dr. Esther Wilkins Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must have already completed an entry-level dental hygiene program.
  4. Must be pursuing additional degree(s) necessary for a career in dental hygiene education.
  5. Must hold an active dental hygiene license and a minimum of a baccalaureate degree if classified as a graduate student.
  6. Must be a full-time student.
  7. Must be a professional or student member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available to U.S. students who are pursuing additional degree(s) necessary for a career in dental hygiene education and have completed an entry-level dental hygiene program. Applicants must be student or professional members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

Application requirements for the Dr. Esther Wilkins Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered, please refer to specific scholarships for further requirements: * Must be a professional or student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) * Must be enrolled in a Graduate (Masters or Doctoral) degree program (full or part-time) in Dental Hygiene or accredited, degree studies related to the professional roles of the dental hygienist * A minimum grade point average (GPA) - please refer to the specific scholarship to which you are applying to find out the minimum require GPA * Graduate students (Masters or Doctoral) must hold an active dental hygiene license and the minimum of a baccalaureate degree

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

All applications must be received electronically by the ADHA Institute no later than the deadline date.
About American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health:
Contact Information: Joan Brazas, -
Address: 444 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3400 Chicago, Illinois 60611

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