About the Scholarship

This forgivable loan program is open to Maine students who are admitted to a program of dentistry at an accredited institution of dental education, leading to a D.M.D. or D.D.S degree. Recipients must practice general dentistry full time in an underserved area of Maine in an eligible dental care facility to qualify for loan forgiveness. Application requirements for the Maine Dental Education Loan Program are:Application form Essay Official Transcript Residency documentation FAFSA Interview (finalists only)

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must have been a Maine resident, for purposes other than education, for a minimum of two years prior to matriculation into dental school. Must be admitted to a program of dentistry. Must attend an accredited institution of dental education, leading to a D.M.D. or D.D.S degree.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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