Scholarships for Western North Carolina Students
Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 2025 Senior Scholarships
Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is pleased to offer five (5) Scholarships for Western North Carolina Students. Supporting education is an important part of our practice values. We are proud all of our patients and we want to encourage all of them to further their education any way possible.
Molly Henson Healthcare Scholarship — $1000.00
Molly, who left us too soon, was a longtime patient at Great Smiles as well as a Pisgah High School student. This scholarship is offered to a student who is interested in furthering their career in the healthcare field, and is motivated to continue their education with hard work. Great Smiles is offering $500 and is being matched by Pisgah High School for an additional $500 for this Scholarship
Maribeth Childers Healthcare Scholarship — $500.00
Maribeth, who left us too soon, was a long time employee of Great Smiles and the daughter of Dr. Childers. This scholarship is offered to a student who is interested in furthering their career in the healthcare field, and is motivated to continue their education with hard work.
Justin Leon McClellan Scholarship — $500.00
Justin, who left us too soon, is the son of our long time employee, Shelia McClellan. This scholarship is based on the financial need of a student who lives life to the fullest, and is motivated to continue their education with hard work
Patty Stroupe Scholarship — $500.00
Patty, who left us too soon, is the mother of our site manager in Waynesville, Morgan, and the mother-in of our hygienist Crystal who works at Arden Premiere. This is one of our Scholarships for Western North Carolina Students and is based on words that Patty lived by and raised her children on “You can make today a good day or a bad day, the choice is yours.” This recipient is someone who lives their life with a positive mindset and shines their bright light in school, work, and community.
Dr. Bill Chambers Scholarship — $2,000.00
In 1980, Dr. Bill Chambers founded Great Smiles. Since then he has been a leader in the field of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for decades, including his passion to help infants with a failure to thrive. Aside from dentistry, Dr. Bill has always been an active member of our WNC community – serving as a sports coach, mentor, volunteer, activity sponsor, and more. Dr. Bill’s unwavering work ethic and passion for life, fun, and fellowship has translated into the legacy of Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Patients, team members, and all those that have been positively impacted through Dr. Bill’s efforts have an unquestionable appreciation and value for his life-long service to our community.
This scholarship is given in honor of Dr. Bill Chambers to a recipient whom embodies the characteristic traits of a true leader: well rounded, unwavering work ethic, generosity, kindness, initiative, is involved in community volunteer activities, and inspires greatness in others.
Apply for a Scholarship
Please submit all applications and required documents to : marketing@greatsmiles.com with the Subject Line containing the name of the scholarship the applicant is submitting for.
Requirements for Great Smiles Scholarships
- Must be a patient at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
- Complete Application form below.
- Please provide a list of your involvement in community and church activities, a High School Resume and a sealed High School Transcript.
- Submit at least one letter of recommendation from persons other than family members who know you well (e.g. teachers, club advisors, minister, coach etc.).
- Personal Essay. 3-5 paragraphs stating why you feel you should receive the named Scholarship.
- DEADLINE IS APRIL 7TH.
Winners will be notified and then awarded a check in their name. The names of all winners will be displayed at each of our office locations. Winners are also recognized on our digital media outlets.
