Scholarships and Awards

During the last semester of the program, dental hygiene students who have distinguished themselves are eligible to be selected from the graduating class to become members of Sigma Phi Alpha, a national dental hygiene honor society. Students who receive this honor must have exhibited outstanding character and service during the professional program.

The Greater Kansas City Dental Hygienists' Association sponsors a Community Service Award; the Missouri Dental Hygienists' Association sponsors the Outstanding Dental Hygiene Graduate Award; and the UMKC Dental Hygienists' Alumni Association sponsors the Outstanding Clinician Award. These awards are presented annually to graduating seniors.

The Dr. James E. Herbertson Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to a student who has excelled in the dental hygiene program.

In addition to the University and federal financial aid opportunities, the Division of Dental Hygiene has numerous scholarship sources available to dental hygiene students. Students must meet financial and academic qualifications. Contact the division for more information.