The Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation have named nearly 30 recipients for their 2026 scholarship programs, selected from hundreds of applicants across the country.
Each recipient received between $250 and $1,000 to advance their careers through earning credentials or continuing their education.
The 2026 DANB/DALE Foundation Scholarship recipients are Alyssa Cain, Maria Cordova, Brittany Doud, Alexis Dwyer, Karly Elledge, Morgan Heavisides, Kassidy Hunt, Henry Johnson, Maria Lounder, Chelsea Martin, Alexandra Maynard, Randi Moss, Ashley Philbrick, and Triana Snyder.
The 2026 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship recipients are Yenifer Casillas, Sa'Loni Durgadin, Keyonna Harrell, Saleena Tanthavanh Jesus, Shelby Kerr, Arthur Khaytin, Christine Maglinger, Sabrina Meadows, Nyvia Moreno, Michelle Pinto Moore, Jonathan Sunde, Kassandra Urrea Garcia, and Kyleigh Williams.
The Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Liz Koch, who served as DANB's chief operating officer from 2006 until death in 2011. She was a strong believer in continuing education and lifelong learning, and the scholarship honors her dedication to supporting dental assistants at all career stages.
Learn more about the winners and the program.
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