RG Pillar Scholarship

The RG Pillar Scholarship covers the cost for a candidate to take the Recognized Graduate (RG) examination one time. The cost to take the RG examination would typically be $275. Scholarship recipients must take the RG examination within 12 months after being awarded the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Have a working knowledge of the English language.
Have graduated high school or have obtained an equivalent.
Are of satisfactory legal and ethical standing in the dental laboratory and dental community.
Currently enrolled in a dental laboratory technology program.

Program Funding

The RG Pillar Scholarship is comprised solely of funds that have been donated by individuals and businesses in the dental laboratory technology profession who wish to contribute to the betterment of upcoming RGs and CDTs, who represent the future of their profession.

Applications are due each year on March 15 for the spring, and September 15 for the fall.

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Spring 2025 Awardees

Alondra Alcequiez – Dania Beach, FL
Amy De Los Santos – Amagansett, NY
Amya Lining – Noblesville, IN
Begum Bostanci – New York City, NY
Bryn Blaskie – Kendalville, IN
Eman Haider – Brooklyn, NY
Jeannie Yi – Camarillo, CA
Ju Hyeong Lee – Buena Park, CA
Kevin Ortega – El Monte, CA
Orlando Arevalo – Oldsmar, FL
Paola Marc – Brooklyn, NY
Ra Ha Na – Fort Wayne, IN
Ranya Halbouni – Glendora, CA
Rocio Fuentes – Corona, NY
Sandy Cesareo – Columbus, IN
Sarah Flores – Bronx, NY
Sarah McKinley – Pleasant Lake, IN
Shivani Madhav – Chandler, AZ

Fall 2024 Awardees

Alyssa Sacchi, RG – Bronx, NY
Asiyah Wright, RG – Brooklyn, NY
Carlisle Mazellan – Seattle, WA
Eliza Espinal – Bronx, NY
Kaidan Fan – Brooklyn, NY
Karen Huang, RG – New York, NY
Kiana Valdez, RG – Ozone Park, NY
Linette Moore – Bronx, NY
Talieah Ram, RG – Long Island City, NY

Grant Application Deadline

Applications are due each year on March 15 for the spring award date, and September 15 for the fall award date.

Application Criteria

Completed application must include:

Completed RG Pillar Scholarship application form
Completed and attached Letter of Interest
Signed Application Affidavit
Submitted before deadline of March 15th for spring award date or September 15th for fall award date

The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology

Attn: Lindsey Rowan
325 John Knox Rd #L103
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fax: (850) 222-0053
Email: foundation@dentallabfoundation.org