Dr. Maurice Trusas Legacy Dental Scholarship

Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Science, Dental Hygiene Majors

Criteria:
1. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
2. Biological Science, Natural Science, Health Science, Dental Hygiene, or related major
3. Returning to Shasta College next Fall semester
4. I understand ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS must be met at time of application and when funds are to be disbursed
5. Complete the following supplemental questions:
- Do you plan to study dentistry or pursue a future career as a dentist or dental hygienist?
- If yes, please briefly tell us about your plans or goals after attending Shasta College.

Applications will be scored on:
1. GPA
2. General Application Essay Questions
3. Future Academic and Career Goals
4. Community Service
5. Preference: Students indicating future plans to study / pursue a career in dentistry.

Award
$1100 paid next Fall semester
Deadline
03/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you plan to study dentistry or pursue a future career as a dentist or dental hygienist?
  2. If yes, please tell us briefly about your plans or goals after attending Shasta College.