This fund was established by Jane Atkins Sargent, a 1963 graduate of West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene and her husband, William.
One scholarship will be awarded to an individual pursuing an Associate or a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene at West Liberty University. The amount awarded will be based on income available within the endowment.
Requirements:
- Students must complete the scholarship application
- Applications must be members of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association
- Applicants must be pursuing either an Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
- Students must demonstrate financial need
- Students must have completed a minimum of 64 hours of study toward their degree during the semester that they apply for the scholarship
Criteria for selection shall include a student who demonstrates the following:
- Strong academic performance
- Clinical proficiency for the level in which they are enrolled
- Demonstration of professionalism and ethical behavior in the classroom and clinic
- Demonstrates compassion and caring for patients in the clinic environment
Specification
- All the applications must be completed and returned by the deadline date
- Awarded monies are to be used for institutional-related expenditures only
- All applications must be neatly completed with the essay typed
Apply Using the WLU Foundation General Scholarship Application
This scholarship is now included in the West Liberty University Foundation’s centralized scholarship applic ation. To be considered, complete the general application and list this scholarship when prompted.
Application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is April 1, 2026.
