The Michigan Dental Foundation annually awards student scholarships to dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students, encouraging them to continue to pursue careers in dentistry, dental education, and the allied dental health fields. Through the generous donations of individuals and partner organizations, the Michigan Dental Foundation is able to offer various scholarships.
Applicants to all Michigan Dental Foundation Scholarships must be U.S. citizens, residents of the state of Michigan, and currently enrolled in a dental education program within the state. The Michigan Dental Foundation is pleased to present the Scholarship recipients for the academic year 2007-08. There are the Robert D. Mitus, John G. Nolen, George Bletsas, and the Dr. Bill Schumann/MDA Insurance scholarships. A brief history of each scholarship program is as follows:
THE ROBERT D. MITUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The family of Dr. Robert D. Mitus formed the Robert D. Mitus Scholarships. The late Dr. Mitus, an honorary MDA past president, was a leader in efforts to form the Michigan Dental Foundation in the late 1990s. He previously had been instrumental in developing the West Michigan Dental Foundation. A former president of the West Michigan District Dental Society, he also helped establish West Michigan Dental Society’s Adult Dental Services, as well as the statewide Michigan Donated Dental Services program. Dr. Mitus also served on the Michigan Dental Association Board of Trustees.
Recipients for the 2007-08 academic year are as follows:
Dental Students
Dental Hygiene
Dental Assisting