Our Student Scholarship Recipients

Rushid Abu-Arish 
First-year dental student 

The Veler Scholarship – Created in 2009 by Dr. Richard C. Veler, a graduate of the Class of 1946, and his wife, Betty. 

Covers in state tuition for the DDS program.

Awarded to students who have strong grades, service to others, and good character. 

Suyee Chen
First-year dental student 

The MasonBrink Scholarship - Established by Dr. Michael Masonbrink, a graduate of the Class of 1971, and his wife, Kaylin, who is also an Ohio State alum. 

Can be renewed for up to four years, with preference given to students who are Ohio residents.

Awarded to students who was demonstrate high moral standards, outstanding character, and a strong work ethic.

Daliah Khalilwas
First-year dental student 

Dr. Robert H. Knabe Scholarship - Created by Mrs. Edna Alice Knabe to honor the memory of her husband, Dr. Robert Knabe, a graduate of the Class of 1960.

Helps support students in the college's DDS program.

Awarded to students with a strong academic record.

Brandon Robinson 
Junior dental hygiene student

The Hummel Scholarship - Created by Mrs. Carole Hummel, a 1958 dental hygiene alum, and her husband, Dr. Robert Hummel.

Helps support students in the dental hygiene program.

Awarded to students who show leadership, financial need, the ability to contribute to society, and for being the first in her family to attend college.