Awards and Scholarships
Division of Dental Hygiene Perseverance Award. The graduating class recognizes a senior dental hygiene student who most exemplifies the spirit of perseverance and fortitude in the face of overwhelming obstacles before or during the course of his/her dental hygiene education.
University Honors. The University honors outstanding scholastic achievement with the University Gold Medal, University High Honors, and Honors, and membership in Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society.
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Kappa Phi: University awards recognizing graduating seniors in the top 10% of their class.
Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Graduating senior students in the top 10% out of the 20% of their class may be elected by the faculty for membership. Selection is based on service, character, and potential for professional growth.
Who’s Who. The Dental Hygiene program selects outstanding graduating senior students to be included in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
The Philips Oral Healthcare Linda E. DeVore Professional Integrity Award is presented to a graduating senior who mirrors the dignity, civility, honesty, integrity, intellectual curiosity and responsibility epitomized by Ms. DeVore throughout her professional career as a dental hygienist, faculty member, and Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene.
The Division of Dental Hygiene Clinical Excellence Award is presented to a graduating senior student for outstanding clinical performance, application of knowledge in the provision of services, and delivery of total patient care.
The Division of Dental Hygiene Prevention Award is presented to a graduating senior student for excellence in the provision of preventive dental hygiene care.
The Division of Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Leadership Award is presented to a graduating degree completion student who demonstrates outstanding leadership, self-direction and potential for significant contributions to the profession.
The Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association presents an award to recognize outstanding interest and potential for active participation in the professional organization.
The Lisa Mazza Memorial Award honors a graduating senior student who has demonstrated outstanding interest and participation in the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association and potential involvement in the Greater Baltimore Dental Hygienists’ Association.
HuFriedy Golden Scaler is presented to a graduating senior student who has demonstrated outstanding humanitarianism, ethical standards, devotion to the profession and clinical excellence.
Colgate S.T.A.R. (Student Total Achievement Recognition) is presented to a graduating senior student who demonstrates true dedication to the dental hygiene profession, exhibits compassion in patient care, displays enthusiasm for community service and enjoys the role of dental hygienist. Her/his name is inscribed on a plaque hanging in the Dental Hygiene Program office.
Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Award of Excellence Research Poster Competition presents a monetary award to the student(s) who win the Dental Hygiene Student research Competition. These winners will present and compete at ADHA in June.
Academy of Dentistry for Persons With Disabilities presents an award to recognize students with an outstanding commitment to the care of patients with special needs.
American Association of Public Health Dentistry’s (AAPHD) national recognition award for a senior dental hygiene student who have demonstrated a Special Interest/Achievement in Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health. Student award winner receives an award certificate, one-year membership in the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, and a one-year subscription to the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program Student Award. From campus. Recognizes a senior dental hygiene student who has demonstrated particular interest and capability in Geriatrics/Gerontology Excellence. This award includes a monetary award.
Ronald McDonald House Charities -Community Service Award Recognizes senior dental hygiene students who willingly gave their time and resources to steadfastly prepare meals for the residents of the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House Charities. This award is given for your commitment and dedication to leadership and service in the Community.
Septodont Local Anesthesia Award Recognizes a senior dental hygiene student who gave the most injections.
Banner Carrier: one dental hygiene student carries the DHYG banner at the Arena campus-wide graduation ceremony on that Friday afternoon.
Division of Dental Hygiene Spirit Award. Recognizes a senior dental hygiene student who best exemplifies the spirit of teamwork, volunteerism, participation in service to the class and kindness to fellow classmates.
Pat Stearns Scholarship. The Dental Hygiene Program through the Office of Financial Aid awards the Pat Stearns Scholarship to a second semester junior student in need of financial assistance who has demonstrated excellence in academic achievement; willingness to serve his/her class, school and community; dedication to the profession; and an open display of high standards of professional conduct. The scholarship award is available to the student during his/her senior year.
Other scholarships are posted by the Program and the Office of Financial Aid.
Dean's List
Students who attain a 3.5 GPA for a semester will be recognized for their achievement progress by being placed on the Dean's List.
Revised 11/23/16