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Scholarships

The AAP Foundation invests early in the periodontal specialty, supporting residents and students who represent its future. These awards recognize academic achievement and leadership potential among periodontal residents and students.

International Resident Award

One $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a rising third-year resident who completed dental school outside of the United States.

Lynch Translational Science Scholarship

One $30,000 scholarship is awarded annually, to be used exclusively for tuition and fees to pursue an advanced degree in translational science at a U.S. university.

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

One $10,000 award is presented annually to a third-year periodontal resident who demonstrates excellence in both character and academic achievement.

Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award

One $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to support third-year periodontal residents pursuing careers in full-time teaching and research.

Dr. Mark K. Setter Leadership in Periodontology and Dental Implantology Award

One $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a periodontal resident who exemplifies leadership in periodontology and dental implantology.

Educator Scholarships

Two $12,000 scholarships are awarded annually to provide financial support for periodontal residents committed to careers as full-time educators.