CDHO Bursary for Indigenous Students in Dental Hygiene Programs

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ 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

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Dental Hygiene

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid 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.
• StrategyAvoid 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.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award covers everything automatically. Since the amount is based on requested financial assistance, you must be very precise about your actual expenses to ensure you get the maximum support available.

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