ODA Foundation Awards Student Scholarships

The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 11 College of Dentistry students. Scholarship recipients must have engaged in volunteer activities, have financial need, and demonstrate academic excellence. Most are active members of the American Student Dental Association and are committed to continued involvement in organized dentistry.

Throughout 2019, ODA scholarships totaling $43,500 were given to the following College of Dentistry students:

Scott Balzer (D3), Darryl Dever Advocacy Scholarship

Elizabeth Francis (D4), Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Thomas Matanzo

James Kunzler (D3), Dental Student Scholarship

Robert Laing (D4), Dental Student Scholarship and Dr. James F. Mercer Leadership Scholarship

Sheridan Leistikow (D3), Dental Student Scholarship

Anthony Matteotti (D4), Dr. E. Karl Schneider Humanitarin Scholarship

Morgan McDermott (D3), Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Thomas Paumier

Travis Pero (D2), Dental Student Scholarship

Stephanie Sforza (D4), Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Mark Bronson

Alexander Wells (D3), Past Presidents Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Stephen Simpson

Mary Whitmore (D4), Dental Student Scholarship