The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (Foundation) has announced the winners of grants and scholarships awarded in the fourth quarter of 2017, including the fall CDT Pillar Scholarship, Kois Center Education Grant, Keystone Grant, PTC John Ness Memorial Education Grant, and Fulcrum Grant:
Fall CDT Pillar Scholarship (awards up to $935 for a candidate to take the CDT exams)
Anyanwu Nnamdi Okechukwu – Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
Bridget Boudreau, CDT – Collinsville, IL
Chia-Chen Tsai, CDT – Metairie, LA
David Albery – Cedar Rapids, IA
Erin Borosky, RG – Buffalo, NY
Erin Grant, RG – Portland, OR
Hannah Kokovich – Columbus, OH
Jennifer Ludwig – Beaver Dam, WI
Kelly Abel – St. Cloud, MN
Marwin Kevin Garcia – Rosemount, MN
Matthew Alvarado, CDT – Converse, TX
Megan Crouch, RG – Muncie, IN
Raymond Cruz – Allen, TX
Sadiq Martins Lander – Gombe, Nigeria
Sara Alden – Foley, MN
Tabitha Wiseman, CDT, TE – Universal City, TX
Tiffany Phillips – Painesville, OH
Kois Center Education Grant (awards a seat in the Biomechanics I & II course)
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Kevin Kelly, CDT – Thornton, CO
Keystone Grant (awards up to $5,000 to schools to develop and heighten dental laboratory technology awareness and education)
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Los Angeles City College – Los Angeles, CA
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New York City College of Technology, CDL – Brooklyn, NY
PTC John Ness Memorial Education Grant (awards a PTC Ness Academy Hands on Course)
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Francis Sepulvado, CDT – Tyler, TX
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John Hoffman, Master CDT – Winnipeg, Canada
Fulcrum Grant (awards up to $2,500 to supplement expenses related to an approved continuing education program)
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Anyanwu Nnamdi Okechukwu – Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria
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Brent Moreland, CDT – Stafford, TX
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Charles McClemens, CDT, TE – Eau Claire, WI
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LeaClaudine Tol, CDT – Manvel, TX
Every dollar awarded from the CDT Pillar Scholarship, Keystone Grant, and Fulcrum Grant is funded exclusively by the generosity of individuals and companies (dental laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers) who have committed to the betterment of the future of dental laboratory technology.
The Kois Center and the Productivity Training Center (PTC) have graciously covered tuition for grant recipients to attend the Biomechanics I and II course and a PTC Ness Academy Hands On Course, respectively. Both partnered with the Foundation in order to support the Foundation’s purpose by making higher-level education more accessible.
"In no way, shape, or form would any of these opportunities be possible without the Foundation’s donors. Whether by a one-time donation, a multi-year donation, or like PTC and the Kois Center – an in-kind donation, together we are making a powerful difference,” said Foundation Chair, Gary Iocco.
The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The purpose of the Foundation is to advance the profession of dental laboratory technology by addressing industry driven needs and providing solutions that are relevant and accessible to dental technicians and other members of the dental team.
The Foundation’s ability to increase grants and create new programs to support education and workforce training are based solely on contributions from individuals and companies. Donations are accepted throughout the year. To support the Foundation, please visit www.dentallabfoundation.org/donors.
