Scholarships

NHAD/USC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

The Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry Endowed Scholarship established at the USC School of Dentistry has been in existence since 1992 and is funded by the generous donations of Academy members as well as speakers to honor the philosophy of this organization.

The scholarship is intended to reward students who demonstrate the following qualities:
� Professionalism, leadership, strong ethics, and good communication skills;
� Excellence in the art of dentistry and the ability to convey that superior quality to others;
� A noteworthy academic record;
� Substantial financial need and a showing that the student has made a true effort to assist himself/herself.

Finalists, selected by the NHAD scholarship committee in cooperation with the USC Office of Student Affairs, deliver a ten-minute presentation at the October meeting. Academy members then evaluate each presentation and vote to determine the winner, and the award is formally presented at our December meeting.

There are two parts to the award. The first is $10,000 for the winner and $1,000 for each of the other finalists. The winner also receives a one-year fully paid membership to the Academy. Membership and continuing participation in the Academy are the real rewards, as they allow the recipient to benefit from the exceptional educational and mentoring opportunities this unique organization offers.

Dan Burkhead, Scholarship Coordinator

NHAD/USC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

1992 STEVEN A. GOLD

1993 KRISTINA L. WILEY

1994 ADEL TAWFILIS

1995 LY HO

1996 CARLA THOMAS

1997 MARK WONG

1998 ROBERT WRIGHT

1999 JAMES KLUSMIER

2000 CAROL LAM

2001 THOMAS YING

2002 SAJID JIVRAJ

2003 MICHAEL FORDE

2004 RICHARD BOERNER

2005 SOOKHYUN KIM

2006 ILYA MIRONOV

2007 SHYAM KRISHNAN

2008 ANDRES MARTINEZ

2009 SUNJAY LAD

2010 SUSAN POORSATTAR