National Dental Assisting Examination Board Scholarship for Indigenous Dental Assistants

About this award

Get free registration for your NDAEB (National Dental Assisting Examination Board) Written Exam and financial support if you are an Indigenous student in a qualifying dental assisting program.

The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount for the scholarship — contact the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB — the body that sets national standards for dental assistant knowledge and skills) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bonus, you will receive complimentary registration for the NDAEB Written Exam, and if you win the scholarship and finish your program, you can register as a first-time writer to the NDAEB examination at no charge. This is for you if you are a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis student pursuing a career in dental assisting and want to improve your access to professional certification. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the board prioritizes demonstrated financial need along with your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask the NDAEB how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the NDAEB 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the NDAEB whether it is a one-time or renewable award and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying Dental Assisting — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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