MI Smile Journey Orthodontics values education and improving the world one smile at a time. Dr. Michael Thomas was born and raised in Saginaw and like to give back to his community in a way that will positively impact his hometown. This scholarship is open to any student planning to enter the dental field. “We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do.”- Mother Teresa
Qualifications
- Minimum GPA 3.5
- Graduating high school seniors from Heritage High School, Freeland High School, Swan Valley High School, Valley Lutheran High School, or Nouvel Catholic Central High School
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the dental field
- Full-time enrollment
Evaluation Criteria
- Standardized test scores (30)
- Awards and honors (20)
- Essay on career goals (20)
- Leadership (10)
- Overall involvement (10)
- Dental career field interest (10)