National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Dental Scholarship - My Experience and What You Need to Know

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • Find out how I applied for and received the National Health Service Corps Scholarship that paid for my entire cost of attending dental school! This scholarship allowed me to graduate DEBT FREE from Dental school. If you are thinking of attending or are already in Medical, Dental, Nursing, Physician Assistant school, you may qualify for this scholarship as well. #nhsc #dentalschool #debtfree
    DISCLAIMER - All views expressed in this video are mine alone and not of NHSC.
    NHSC LINKS
    About NHSC - nhsc.hrsa.gov/about-us
    NHSC workforce strength - nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/f...
    NHSC SP Application and Program Guidance 2021-2022 -
    nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/f...
    NHSC Award Process and Data Analysis-
    nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default.....
    NHSC Fact Sheet:
    nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/f...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @LolaOduko
    @LolaOduko 3 роки тому +21

    This truly is one of the best kept secrets of dentistry!

  • @unofficiallyal893
    @unofficiallyal893 2 роки тому +2

    This was super informative! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @adomanyarko3227
    @adomanyarko3227 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative. I hope more people can take advantage of this

  • @myashabazz2242
    @myashabazz2242 Рік тому

    Thank you for the info!!😊

  • @baneenauday
    @baneenauday Рік тому

    Love the video! Can you please make a video about what you had to do after graduating and how you stayed in the country (for the people who came from another country and took a 4yr)

  • @tjbellz
    @tjbellz 3 роки тому +6

    Wow so glad you posted this! I’m an incoming D1 at UMB too and I’ve been trying to get more information on scholarships! Thank you so much!!

  • @saharrizwan4977
    @saharrizwan4977 3 роки тому +3

    thank you for shedding light on this! I think it is an underrated scholarship, but it is a great opportunity !

  • @sashahaynes538
    @sashahaynes538 3 роки тому +4

    Must watch if you are interested in going to dental school or currently in dental school. Great video!

  • @THOMASAPPIAGYEI
    @THOMASAPPIAGYEI 3 роки тому +2

    Very informative! Thanks for sharing.

  • @BeHappy-qy3fx
    @BeHappy-qy3fx 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your experience..great information

  • @shirleyjean-pierre6506
    @shirleyjean-pierre6506 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for this information! I am an incoming D1 student trying to get some more information about the scholarship. How would you describe your experience while working for the NHSC? Or can you mention any pros and cons that you may have experienced?

  • @storytime4011
    @storytime4011 8 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @isisdelaroche4812
    @isisdelaroche4812 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for the info, its great to know this! I don’t have any community service on my curriculum but I’m really passionate about helping underserved communities do you think I still have a chance and what type of community service will you recommend i can do before applying? Im applying this year to dental school. Thank you

  • @wsutherland
    @wsutherland 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for making this video! I’m a D2 and just received a 3 year scholarship

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Congratulations!

    • @amarmohd4995
      @amarmohd4995 2 роки тому +1

      I missed out on this scholarship opportunity my first year so it is great to hear that you are a D2 and got a three-year scholarship.

  • @AyyZeeJay
    @AyyZeeJay 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this Information. Does this apply to non citizens?

  • @lorenzomartinez6830
    @lorenzomartinez6830 2 роки тому +2

    Do you get paid while you are doing your service after dental school?

  • @wyldorchid1059
    @wyldorchid1059 6 місяців тому +1

    How long is the repayment service period if you accept a scholarship for 4 years of dental school?

  • @florazambakari
    @florazambakari 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing information. I never even knew about this opportunity that was available!

  • @dandremoxey4123
    @dandremoxey4123 2 роки тому

    Do you know any international students who went to your dental school (Or another) that would be able to answer some questions? Thanks!

  • @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness
    @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness Місяць тому

    Is there a choice of where you can serve? Where’s the list that you look up?

  • @cair4742
    @cair4742 2 роки тому +1

    What is it like serving underrepresented communities? I don't want to live far from a big city.

  • @jorf5506
    @jorf5506 2 роки тому

    Hi, I just want to know would you let someone shadow you?

  • @nathanfox5861
    @nathanfox5861 3 роки тому +2

    I had heard about this scholarship when I was applying last year but I ultimately chose to go through the military instead. With everything I have calculated about the scholarship, I choose to take the (HSCP with the Navy) and utilizing the perk of being considered active duty I am able to utilize the post 9-11 GI. The culmination of the two means after I graduate I will end up being essentially paid to go to dental school. There are so many different ways you can pay for dental school just have to be proactive! Good luck to all the other D1 students starting in the fall and to those applying.

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому +3

      Congratulations!

    • @MontserratGarci
      @MontserratGarci 2 роки тому

      I went to be a Dentist so bad but the price is what scares me away. I can’t think about being in debt for that much. What are things or ways to research for scholarships to pay for dental school?

  • @srvee4957
    @srvee4957 Рік тому

    I am from namibia and i am currently looking for scholarship to study dentistry . Is it only eligible to US citizens

  • @starrrr7400
    @starrrr7400 Рік тому

    What was your GPA when u applied to this scholarship if you don't mind asking?

  • @ThinkingInProgress
    @ThinkingInProgress 2 роки тому +3

    Just got accepted into UMB and have always been interested in this scholarship! Thank you for providing the info!

  • @missandvra4127
    @missandvra4127 Рік тому

    Hey girl do you think they would help me pay for dental assisting school or is it only for dentists

  • @chanaacevedo5430
    @chanaacevedo5430 Рік тому

    did you mean junior year of college or high school?

  • @moremi5192
    @moremi5192 3 роки тому +2

    As far as including community service experience in order to stand out, do I need to have documentation with signatures of all of the times that I've served? I haven't kept track :/

    • @wsutherland
      @wsutherland 2 роки тому +2

      You shouldn’t need signatures, but try to keep track of all of your hours for all of your experiences for your dental school application! The NHSC only asks for a CV. Instead of having signatures to verify, it’s a good idea to have a leader of a service organization you worked at write a solid letter of recommendation! Good luck!

  • @Leeky_speaks
    @Leeky_speaks 2 роки тому +1

    I think you being a 4 year scholarship had something to do with it to because they usually want long term people in these areas

  • @kody899
    @kody899 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this information! Do you get to choose where you are placed afterwards as long as it is an approved healthcare shortage site?

  • @sblkay6315
    @sblkay6315 2 роки тому

    Hi! I have another question. Do you have to be fit or do a fit test to be a part of this scholarship program? Ex: go to the military base to work or workout?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому

      No there is no physical ability test to participate in this program.

  • @Alexis-ov5ou
    @Alexis-ov5ou 2 роки тому +1

    So did you apply for the scholarship the same year you applied to dental school? Can you submit an application for the scholarship without an acceptance and then they wait until you're accepted into a dental school before releasing funds?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому +2

      You have to receive an acceptance letter before you can apply for the scholarship.

  • @hannahosei-bonsu2080
    @hannahosei-bonsu2080 2 роки тому

    Hey Serwaa!!

  • @sblkay6315
    @sblkay6315 2 роки тому

    Hi! Is it possible for you to be deployed overseas? Also, if you do, do you get to choose where you go?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому +1

      This program does not have any overseas deployment for your service - you might be confusing this with the military. You have a choice of where to go, with a few limitations depending on the HPSA score of the clinic or site.

    • @sblkay6315
      @sblkay6315 2 роки тому

      @@DentistAkosua I researched it. So this is the NHSC scholarship where you work in an underdeveloped community. Thanks for clearing it up.

  • @a.stewart7554
    @a.stewart7554 2 роки тому +1

    Can you specialize with NHSC?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  2 роки тому +1

      The approved post graduate specialty programs for NHSC are GPR, AEGD, Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health Dentistry. Any other specialty you will have to complete your service in primary care first before pursuing it.

  • @nellyachiangah2701
    @nellyachiangah2701 2 роки тому +1

    Hi thank you for the information
    Please I really want to get into a dental program in Canada but I don't know how to get there, I was accepted to study a pharmacy program can I move from pharmacy to a dental program?

  • @kellythrash932
    @kellythrash932 3 роки тому

    Did you have to stay in state for this scholarship?

    • @DentistAkosua
      @DentistAkosua  3 роки тому

      No you don't. You can work in any clinic in any state that qualifies - typically FQHCs.