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National Dental Assisting Examination Board Scholarship for Indigenous Dental Assistants

Free NDAEB written exam registration for Indigenous students in dental assisting programs across Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
Confirmation of enrollment in an NDAEB (National Dental Assisting Examination Board) exam eligible dental assisting program
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Evidence of community involvement and contribution
Academic transcripts showing merit and performance

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for the scholarship itself, but you receive complimentary registration for the NDAEB (National Dental Assisting Examination Board — the body that certifies dental assistants) Written Exam. As a scholarship, this benefit is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis student pursuing a career in dental assisting. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is through email, a portal, or by phone. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the board prioritizes demonstrated financial need along with your academic performance and your contributions to your community. Ask the National Dental Assisting Examination Board how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the National Dental Assisting Examination Board during your application how the scholarship funds reach you — some awards pay students directly, while 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 the National Dental Assisting Examination Board whether it's a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) and are attending any post-secondary dental assisting program across Canada that is NDAEB (National Dental Assisting Examination Board) exam eligible. While the board primarily considers your demonstrated financial need, they also look at your academic merit and how you have involved yourself in and contributed to your community.

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

Studying Dental Assisting

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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 statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your current expenses and gaps in funding.

List your specific monthly costs to show exactly why this award is necessary.

Community Leadership

Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.

Instead, describe the actual impact you had on others.

Use a specific example of a time you helped your community to prove your contribution.

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