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CDHO Bursary for Indigenous Students in Dental Hygiene Programs

Covers education costs and national exam fees for Indigenous students in Ontario dental hygiene programs.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in an accredited Dental Hygiene program at an Ontario post-secondary institution
Detailed request for financial assistance covering educational costs (e.g., enrollment fees, textbooks, residence)

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and does not have to be paid back. It is designed to cover your total educational costs, such as enrollment fees, textbooks, and residence, as you progress through your studies. Additionally, the fund covers the cost for you to write the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination (the national test you must pass to become a registered professional) once you graduate. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in oral health care. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are enrolled in an accredited Dental Hygiene program at a post-secondary institution located in Ontario.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Resident of Ontario
Studying Dental Hygiene

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague request for funds.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your total educational costs, including specific estimates for textbooks and residence, to show exactly how the bursary will be used.

Support

Avoid submitting a generic reference.

Instead, secure letters from your program coordinator or a community leader who can verify your enrollment in an accredited Ontario program and your Indigenous identity.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Because there are three separate windows (August, November, and February), you should apply during the earliest possible cycle to secure funding before the pool is exhausted.

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