There is no standalone organization called “Institute of Oral Health” offering independent Scholarships. What actually exists—and what you’re likely hearing about—is the ADHA Institute for Oral Health (IOH), which was the charitable arm of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
www.adha.org
Big news: In July 2025, IOH officially rebranded as the ADHA Foundation.
www.adha.org So when people say “IOH Scholarships” today, they’re really talking about ADHA Foundation Scholarships—the same program, just under a new name after nearly 70 years of service.
www.indiana-hygienists.org
What These Scholarships Actually Are
The ADHA Foundation (formerly IOH) provides:
- 17+ scholarships for dental hygiene students at associate, bachelor’s, and graduate levels www.adha.org
- Research grants for hygienists advancing the profession widha.org
- Community service grants funding oral health outreach programs www.facebook.com
All funding comes exclusively through ADHA—never through third-party websites claiming to represent an independent “Institute of Oral Health.”
www.adha.org
Who Qualifies (Plain Truth)
You’re eligible if you:
- Are an active ADHA student member (required—no exceptions) www.adha.org
- Study at an accredited U.S. dental hygiene program www.adha.org
- Maintain a 3.0+ GPA www.adha.org
- Have completed at least one year of dental hygiene coursework www.mywvdha.org
You’re not eligible if:
- You’re enrolled exclusively in a foreign dental hygiene program outside the U.S.
- You’re applying through a third-party site like “scholarships365.xyz” (these aren’t real ADHA channels)
No Visa Process Exists—Here’s Why
These are domestic U.S. scholarships only.
www.adha.org They help students already studying dental hygiene in American programs—they don’t bring international students to the U.S. or require any visa applications. You stay at your current school if awarded. No passports. No immigration paperwork. Just tuition help where you already study.
How to Apply Safely (2026 Cycle)
- Join ADHA first at adha.org/membership
(Required before you can even see the application portal) www.otago.ac.nz - Apply through the official portal only:
my.reviewr.com/site/FY26scholarships new.expo.uw.edu - Submit before the deadline:
February 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time—no extensions new.expo.uw.edu - Never pay to apply—ADHA scholarships are completely free. If a site asks for payment, it’s a scam.
⚠️ Critical Warning About Fake Sites
Be extremely cautious of websites using phrases like:
- “Institute of Oral Health Scholarships” (without mentioning ADHA)
- “IOH scholarships apply now” with shortened links (rb.gy, bit.ly)
- Third-party aggregators like scholarships365.xyz claiming to process applications
Reality: ADHA Foundation scholarships are only administered through:
- Official domain: adha.org/foundation www.adha.org
- Secure portal: my.reviewr.com/site/FY26scholarships new.expo.uw.edu
No other organization—domestic or international—offers “Institute of Oral Health” scholarships. Any site claiming otherwise is either misinformed or deliberately misleading you to harvest personal data.
Final Recommendation
✅ Do this now:
- Join ADHA as a student member at adha.org/membership
- Bookmark the official foundation page: adha.org/foundation
- Set a reminder for February 28, 2026—submit early, don’t wait until the last minute
✅ Remember: The program name changed from “IOH” to “ADHA Foundation” in 2025—but it’s the same trusted organization run by dental hygienists, for dental hygienists.
www.montanadha.org
✅ Protect yourself: Type adha.org directly into your browser. Never click shortened links or third-party “scholarship finders” claiming IOH/Foundation affiliation.
You’re pursuing a profession that changes lives through prevention and care. Let the real ADHA Foundation help you get there—safely, legitimately, and without debt weighing you down. 💙
