Colgate-Palmolive and National Medical Fellowships (NMF) are proud to offer the third annual Colgate-Palmolive/NMF Dental Leadership Program. Established in 2017, this need-based award provides two (2) $5,000 scholarships to support underrepresented minority students, who are enrolled in an accredited US dental school (DDS/DMD) program and demonstrate commitment to leadership and serving medically underserved communities.
Eligibility Criteria
The application for the 2020 scholarship is now available at https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/NMFEligibilityform. Applications are due December 6, 2020. The Scholar Eligibility Requirements are as follows:
· Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
· Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. Dental School Program (DDS/DMD) for the 2020-2021 academic year.
· Underrepresented minority student. NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
· Financial need
· Commitment to leadership and serving medically underserved communities
Please visit https://www.nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/general-scholarships-awards/ for additional information and application instructions.
For questions or more information, please contact scholarships@nmfonline.org.
