Winners of the 2022 Gill Orthodontics Scholarships
Sage Alka
Regan Stephenson
Type of Scholarship
The Gill Orthodontics scholarship program awards two non-renewable $1000 scholarships annually with $500 distributed each semester beginning in the fall. All scholarship money will go directly to the school to be applied towards tuition, books, fees, housing, or related expenses. If the student does not continue full-time status for the second semester, the remaining $500 will not be awarded.
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
Applicants must currently be in orthodontic treatment or have completed orthodontic treatment by Dr. James Gill, D.D.S. Applications will be accepted from graduating seniors planning to attend an institution of higher learning for at least one year. All applicants must have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or a 3.75 on a 6.0 scale at the end of their senior fall semester for consideration of this scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be determined based on essays, academic achievement, and participation in school and community activities.
Application Process
1. The Gill Orthodontics Scholarship application form is to be completed by the student and school official after the first semester GPA has been determined.
2. Attach (2) typed essays on:
a) In the year 2050, a movie is being made about your life. Please tell us the name of your movie and briefly summarize the story line.
(3-5 paragraphs, 300 words or less)
AND
b) If your cellphone could talk, how would it describe you?
( 50 words or less)
The application with all supporting materials enclosed must be submitted to Gill Orthodontics and received or postmarked no later than March 23, 2023. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Notification of Scholarship Winners
Scholarship winners will be notified by mail by April 20, 2023, and their names and photos may be used for public relations purposes. The names of scholarship winners will be posted on the Gill Orthodontic website at Gillorthodontics.com
GILL ORTHODONTICS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
