The Buhite Scholarship

Scholarship Overview
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Are you enrolled as a graduate or post-graduate student at a university or hospital dental implantology program? This scholarship is for you!

The Buhite Scholarship provides financial support for U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who are pursuing doctorate or post-doctorate education or experience in implantology. If you’re eligible, don’t miss out on this chance to further your education and pursue your dreams in the field of implantology/implant dentistry!

Scholarship amount in 2025: $2,000.00 USD*

Eligibility Information

This scholarship is open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a dental implantology program
  • Applicants must attend a U.S.-accredited dental school or hospital program
Application Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.

  1. Essay – length between 700-800 words (length must not exceed 800 words)
  2. Academic Transcript
  3. Resume or CV
  4. Letters of Recommendation (2 required. Must identify relationship to applicant and include relevant character traits and work ethic)

See online application for additional information/criteria for each requirement.

Application Open/Deadline

The Buhite Scholarship application is open as of Friday, November 1, 2024. Applications can be submitted online.

Access the online application

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted through the online program. No late applications will be accepted.

*Funds released to University or hospital program administration prior to fall semester 2025.

Support the Foundation in making implant dentistry education accessible to the next generation of practitioners. By donating to the Buhite scholarship, you’re not just contributing funds; you’re opening doors to opportunities, empowering future leaders, and inspiring a passion for learning. Every dollar helps us provide deserving students with the resources they need to achieve their dreams. 

Donate to the Buhite Scholarship Fund

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About Dr. Robert J. Buhite, Sr.

Dr. Robert J. Buhite, Sr. was a Diplomate and Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He was a pioneer in the field of Implant Dentistry and was a featured lecturer on the topic. From 1986-1993, he taught Implant Dentistry as a member of the faculty at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Buhite was the founding Director of the Implant Dentistry Program at SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and oversaw the design and construction of the Buhite-DiMino Center for Implant Dentistry and Advanced Dental Education which opened at SUNY Buffalo in Spring 2023. 

Dr. Buhite's true passions were caring for his patients and teaching his students. He loved his family, friends, and the people with whom he worked in both his private practice and at the University.

This scholarship fund was established on November 2, 2023 by a donation from the Buhite-DiMino Foundation to continue Dr. Buhite's legacy of advanced education in implant dentistry.