HSC-Baylor College of Dentistry awards academic scholarships to entering first-year students of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) program. These scholarships are open to resident and nonresident students and are based on the previous undergraduate academic record as indicated by GPA’s that document the history of accomplishment in all course work considered by the admissions committee for acceptance into the college.

Academic scholarships are merit-based; they require no application. All entering students are eligible. Funded by the Baylor Oral Health Foundation, these scholarships attempt to fulfill a commitment of the foundation to decrease the financial burden of attaining the first professional degree.

These scholarships are awarded through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Non-resident students receiving these scholarships may qualify to pay resident tuition consistent with Texas statute and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, published in their handbook on determination of Texas residency status.

Graduate General Dentistry Scholarship

This competitive academic scholarship is awarded to entering Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) graduate students. No application is required in this highly selective program, as all applicants are eligible when considered for the available positions in the program. Successful applicants are offered a position in the class and the award accompanies admissions. The total award for the year is $1,000 and is applied towards tuition and fees.