Bertha Morgan Scholarship
Every year, the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association awards a monetary
scholarship in the name of Bertha Morgan, founder and first President of
MDHA. One scholarship will be presented to a deserving student attending an
accredited Maryland dental hygiene program that meets the following criteria:
Resident of Maryland for at least three years
GPA of 3.0-4.0 in the dental hygiene program
Financial need
S.A.D.H.A. member
Must complete the first year of an entry level Dental Hygiene curriculum by
June 2026
Must plan to graduate by June 2027
Plan to practice and reside in Maryland after graduation
Application Deadline - February 28th, 2027
MDHA Student Leadership Award
The Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association (MDHA) Student Leadership Award recognizes a graduating dental hygiene student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the dental hygiene profession. This award celebrates students who take initiative, support their peers, and show a commitment to advancing the profession.
Faculty Nomination and Selection:
Dental hygiene faculty are invited to select one graduating student from their program who exemplifies these leadership qualities.
Please submit your program's selection to mdhastudents@gmail.com by April 15, 2027.
When submitting your selection, please include the student's name, dental hygiene program, and anticipated graduation or pinning ceremony date.
Faculty should also indicate whether they would like an MDHA representative to attend their graduation or pinning ceremony to present the award in person.
MDHA looks forward to recognizing the next generation of dental hygiene leaders!
MCADE Community Engagement Award 2027
