JANESVILLE — Heartland Dental has established a new scholarship to support aspiring dental hygienists through a $11,550 gift to the Blackhawk Technical College Foundation.

One $500 scholarship will be granted annually each fall to a student who is enrolled in Blackhawk’s Dental Hygienist program, which launched in the fall of 2022 in direct response to a declining oral health workforce.

After the new program launched, Blackhawk and Heartland Dental formed a partnership that provides students with the opportunity to shadow a dental hygienist for a day. Heartland Dental team members also visit Blackhawk to present a resume-building seminar to the graduating Dental Hygienist class followed by individual mock interviews.  

“There are numerous costs — beyond tuition and books — associated with dental hygiene education and licensure. This scholarship will alleviate some of that financial burden for a student every year, for years to come. It has the potential to open doors and may be life-changing for some students,” said Lisa Johnson, Dental Hygienist Program Director.

About the Heartland Dental Scholarship

●  Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in the dental hygiene program at Blackhawk Technical College.

●  Academic Standing: Recipient(s) must maintain good academic standing.

●  Academic Achievement: Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5.

●  Enrollment Status: Minimum enrollment of six credits.

●  Financial Need: Preference given to applicants demonstrating financial need.

●  Community Service: Preference given to candidates exhibiting community service.

Learn more about Blackhawk Technical College Foundation Scholarships, including application information, at blackhawk.edu/scholarships.

Learn more about Blackhawk’s Dental Hygienist program at 

blackhawk.edu/DentalHygienist.