National Network for Oral Health Access’ (NNOHA) Annual Conference is the premier conference for dental team members who work in community health centers (CHC). Conference attendance allows people to network with colleagues with a shared mission, and learn and discuss topics and ideas relevant to their work in increasing access to oral health care.

NNOHA’s 2024 Annual Conference is September 22-25, 2024 in Baltimore, MD at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront. NNOHA is pleased to offer its Annual Conference Scholarship. Dental hygienists and dental assistants are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship will cover 50% of base registration costs to the Annual Conference in Baltimore. Sessions that require additional fees will not be covered under this scholarship. Scholarship awardees will be responsible for their own travel and lodging costs. Five total scholarships will be awarded for 2024. Scholarship details are outlined below. For questions about this opportunity, please contact candace@nnoha.org.

Scholarships are due on June 7, 2024 via the online application. Emailed and paper applications will not be accepted.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must be:
  1. A dental hygienist or dental assistant employed in a community health center or look-alike; and
  2. A current NNOHA member upon application (organizational or individual membership).
  3. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.
Scholarship Details and Application
  1. Complete the online application
  2. The scholarship will provide a 50% discount on registration costs for the NNOHA Annual Conference ($650 value). Pre-conference sessions, guest event passes, and tour fees are not included in this scholarship. Travel and hotel expenses are not covered as part of this scholarship.
  3. Awardees are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.
  4. Scholarship applications are due by 5pm Pacific Time on June 7, 2024. Applications must be submitted through the online application. Emailed or paper applications will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and scored by the selection committee. The reviewers will select individuals who are most likely to leverage this learning opportunity and who are eager to learn and apply the skills and knowledge gained from the Annual Conference. Preference will be given to first-time attendees.

Scholarship Notification and Distribution
  • Applicants will receive an email notification about their acceptance status by June 28, 2024.
  • Awardees will receive a discount code to apply to their registration. Awardees are responsible for registering for the Annual Conference on their own.
  • The scholarship may only apply to the 2024 Annual Conference (in-person event). If the awardee cannot attend the Annual Conference, they will forfeit their scholarship.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Organization Name

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* 3. State - please use state abbreviation

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* 4. Title at the organization

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* 5. Are you employed at a health center or look-alike?

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* 6. Are you a dental hygienist or dental assistant? Scholarship awardees must be either a dental hygienist or dental assistant

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* 7. Are you a NNOHA member? (organizational or individual member)

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* 8. How long have you worked in a community health center?

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* 9. Do you or your organization have funding to support conference registration and travel costs to attend NNOHA’s Annual Conference?

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* 10. Have you ever attended a NNOHA Conference in-person? Priority is given to first-time attendees.

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* 11. I understand that NNOHA’s Annual Conference is in Baltimore, MD. If selected for an award, I am responsible for my own travel and hotel costs.

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* 12. If not selected as a scholarship recipient, will you be able to attend the NNOHA Annual Conference?

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* 13. Please attach a resume or CV that describes your educational and professional experience. (PDF or Word Document only)

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* 14. Please share how attending the NNOHA Annual Conference will benefit your professional development. (No more than 500 words)

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