The ADEA/Foundation for Endodontics Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute

Purpose

ADEA has partnered with The Foundation for Endodontics to sponsor an endodontic educator’s participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute Scholarship. An endodontic educator is defined as someone who has completed specialty training through residency in a CODA-approved endodontic program.

Overview

The ADEA/AAE Foundation Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute receives a $25,000 stipend for tuition and fees for his or her participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute. 

Eligibility Requirements

An applicant must:

• Be an endodontic educator.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
• Demonstrate interest and work in equity and diversity issues in the profession.
• Be an ADEA Individual Member.

Application Process Checklist

Using the ADEA online application process, applicants must submit an application by Sept. 19, 2024 for the ADEA Leadership Institute and indicate an interest in being selected as the ADEA/American Association of Endodontists Foundation Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute.

The ADEA Leadership Institute application requires the following:

1. Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues.
2. A signed letter of recommendation from the dean of the applicant’s dental school stating how the applicant’s participation will benefit the applicant and institution.
3. A current curriculum vitae.

The application must be signed by the dean of the applicant’s dental school. The signatory agrees to pay the fellow’s full salary and benefits during the scholarship year and to support the fellow’s travel and personal expenses associated with participation in the ADEA Leadership Institute, including airfare, ground transportation, lodging and meals.

Notification Date and Award Announcement

Scholarship recipients and applicants not receiving awards will be notified by Dec. 6, 2024. 

Awards will be announced during the 2025 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, March 8–11, 2025, in National Harbor, MD.