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AAP Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship
AAP Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence
AAP Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery
AAP Student Scholarship

AAP Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Enables graduates of periodontal programs to pursue careers in teaching and research. Application deadline is April 15. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $15000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 fellowship(s), totalling $15,000. To Apply: Required: transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Award to recognize personal and professional excellence in a graduating periodontal student. Application deadline is May 15. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; interview; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Additional year of periodontal training to include surgical management of advanced implant cases, clinical research and education. Application deadline is February 1. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $50000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; interview; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Student Scholarship

(Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship to students in first year of periodontal postgraduate program. Application deadline is March 1. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.