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NLC Scholarships

Regardless of your prior ASDA experience, if you’re ready to invest in your growth as a leader, this opportunity is for you:  Apply for an NLC scholarship with ASDA! Five ASDA members will be selected for the scholarship and will be funded by ASDA to attend the 2024 National Leadership Conference.

ASDA is seeking applicants committed to advancing themselves both personally and professionally.

Applications open on 8/5/2024.

Scholarship details

Five scholarship recipients will be awarded:

  • Complimentary full meeting registration ($650 value).
  • $450 travel stipend to cover airfare, ground transportation, lodging, or meals.

Eligibility

  • You must be a current ASDA predoctoral member.
  • You must be enrolled in a CODA-accredited dental program at the time of NLC.
  • Current and past national ASDA leaders are ineligible to apply.

Application requirements

  • Applications are due by September 9 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Printed and signed approval letter from your administration.

Scholarship notifications will be sent via email the week of September 24.

Email Meetings@ASDAnet.org with any questions.

Learn more about the impact of an NLC scholarship from some of our 2023 recipients.

"Learning about the latest trends and innovations in the dental field provided a fresh perspective not covered in my academic coursework...The conference served as a catalyst for my personal and professional growth, providing a comprehensive platform to further my ambitions..." -Pooja, Tennessee '25

"The knowledge I gained at NLC was priceless. The conference provided opportunities to learn and grow in so many different facets of life... NLC provides a whole new world of opportunity that is not available to us as students in day to day life at our own institutions." -Megan, Louisiana '26

"The conference provided me with an outstanding opportunity to meet and connect with other student dentists and experienced dentists from across the country. This helped me build a strong professional network, make amazing friends, and get inspired!" -Claudia, Detroit '25

Email Meetings@ASDAnet.org with any questions.