Current and former patients encouraged to apply for $1,000 scholarshipThe deadline for the Associated Orthodontists Annual Scholarship Program is Friday, March 31.
The scholarship is open to all current and former patients who are graduating high school seniors, received full braces at Associated Orthodontists and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Five winners will be chosen to each receive a $1,000 scholarship which will be applied directly to tuition at a college, university, vocational training or technical school.All applications will be reviewed by Associated Orthodontists, and a winner will be announced in April, 2017. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on the submitted essay, academic achievements, and participation in school and community activities.To apply, please stop by any Associated Orthodontists location for an application, or download the application at greatbraces.com on the “Contests” page. In addition to the completed application, participants must submit the following: high school transcripts; letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, community leader or coach; essay on how orthodontic treatment positively impacted the patient’s life; and copy of the acceptance letter to the school of the patient’s choice.Associated Orthodontists has five convenient locations in Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, Frankfort and Bourbonnais. Please visit greatbraces.com to find a location near you. If you have questions about the scholarship program, please contact Julie Gardner at jgardner@greatbraces.com.About Associated OrthodontistsSince 1969, Associated Orthodontists has been providing patients with care that is focused on wellness, satisfaction and perfection. With cutting-edge treatments and extraordinary outcomes, its team of highly trained orthodontists are committed to creating a customized, stress-free and rewarding experience for patients and families. The partners at Associated Orthodontists include the most experienced and renowned orthodontists in the area, committed to improving smiles and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. For more information on Associated Orthodontists, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, please visit greatbraces.com.