MDAF Dental Scholarship Program

The Foundation awards three $5,000 scholarships to dental students each academic year. They are competitive and are based upon leadership and achievement. The scholarship program is an initiative of the MDA Foundation in cooperation with the Missouri Dental Association and Missouri Dental Insurance Services (MDIS). Applications are accepted from January to the end of February.

2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients

Awarding dental scholarships to Missouri-based students is a hallmark of the MDA Foundation. In 2018 the Foundation awarded three students with $5,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. This brings the tally to 81 scholarships awarded totaling $231,000 in support since 1999.

Matt Bryant, UMKC 2020

Matt Bryant
UMKC 2020

Matt is from Willard, Missouri near Springfield. He has a passion for education and has been a frequent volunteer at Give Kids a Smile. Upon graduation Matt intends to establish a practice in rural southwest Missouri and deliver affordable solutions to underserved populations. Matt loves political science and plans to engage with MDA legislative efforts.
Charlotte Donaway , UMKC 2020

Charlotte Donaway
UMKC 2020

A Rockwood Summit High grad from Fenton, Charlotte knew from a young age she wanted to help others through dentistry. She was a student volunteer at MOMOM 2013 while at SEMO and she plans to volunteer regularly for MOMOM after graduation. Charlotte enjoys being a leader and is developing her skills to lead her own dental team.
Hunter McAreavy, UMKC 2020

Hunter McAreavy
UMKC 2020

Hunter is from Boonville in central Missouri where her work with a therapeutic riding center inspired her desire to pursue dentistry as a means to help others. Hunter has held many leadership roles in her community and school and looks forward to serving in a similar fashion as a member of the MDA.