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Pillar Scholarship

The NADL Pillar Scholarship is designed to allow qualified dental technicians the opportunity to sit for the three examinations that comprise the Certified Dental Technician examination process.

The Pillar Scholarship covers the application and testing fees for a candidate to take the written comprehensive exam, the written specialty exam and the hands-on practical examination, one time each. It also awards the candidate a certificate that can be used to purchase study materials through NADL. The scholarship amount is $1,000 per recipient. Scholarship recipients must take all three exams within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship.

Who is Eligible

Scholarships will be awarded to qualified dental technicians who:

1. Have a working knowledge of the English language;
2. Have graduated high school or have obtained an equivalent;
3. Are of satisfactory legal and ethical standing in the dental laboratory and dental community.

Applicants may qualify for the Scholarship by meeting any one of the following education and experience requirements:

1. Recognized Graduates (RG) of a 2-year ADA-accredited dental technology program may apply for the CDT examination upon graduation and successful completion of the RG exam.
2. Recognized Graduates (RG) of non-Commission-accredited dental technology programs may apply for the CDT examination upon completion of at least three years of practical experience in dental technology, in addition to, and not concurrent with, their two years of formal education.
3. Graduates of Commission-accredited dental technology education programs (non-RGs) may apply for the NBC's CDT Examination after completion of two years of practical experience in addition to their education.
4. Technicians trained and educated in other settings may apply for the CDT Examination upon completion of at least five years of practical experience in dental technology.
5. Any technician who is currently a Certified Dental Technician may apply for the scholarship in order to achieve an additional certification.

Application Criteria

A completed application must include:

1. A completed Pillar Scholarship application form.
2. A typewritten copy of the candidates resume.
3. One typewritten page in response to the following questions: "Why is attaining certification important to you?"

All applications must be postmarked no later than August 15. Scholarship recipients will be announced annually at the NADL Vision 21 East meeting in October.

Download an application:  NADL Pillar Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications should be mailed to:

National Association of Dental Laboratories
Attention: Pillar Scholarship
325 John Knox Rd #L103
Tallahassee, FL  32303

Contact Ricki Braswell for additional information about the NADL Pillar Scholarship at email: ricki@nadl.org or by phone at (800) 950-1150.

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