ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The Georgia School of Orthodontics is proud to award one underrepresented minority resident with the Doctor Gasper Lazzara Scholarship for Diversity in the Field of Orthodontics.
The Doctor Gasper Lazzara Scholarship for Diversity in the Field of Orthodontics was established in 2018 to support the resident training of minority students pursuing careers in orthodontics.
The Scholarship is named after Georgia School of Orthodontics’ Board of Trustees Member Dr. Gasper Lazzara, who has worked tirelessly throughout his life to promote diversity and accessibility in the orthodontic field and in his local community.
As Founder, CEO, President, and Chairman of Orthodontic Centers of America, Dr. Lazzara revolutionized the orthodontic industry by providing more affordable access to orthodontic care to communities throughout the United States.
He was named Florida Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young in recognition of his achievements.
In addition, the Lazzara Family Foundation has funded diversity scholarship endowments at the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and the University of Colorado.
He has received Honorary Doctorates from Edward Waters College and the University of Colorado to acknowledge these efforts, as well as the President’s Medal from Jacksonville University.
The Doctor Gasper Lazzara Scholarship promotes GSO’s mission and commitment to diversity in the field of orthodontics by supporting culturally diverse residents who will ultimately provide orthodontic services to diverse patient populations.
It seeks to lower financial barriers to orthodontic training and to highlight the accomplishments of promising future orthodontists. Each year, an incoming first-year resident will received a full-tuition scholarship for all three years of the program.
The recipient will still be responsible for paying program fees and cost of living expenses. Potential applicants can apply by completing a one-page personal statement on how they exhibit the characteristics required of a scholarship recipient and any other relevant information on why they should be selected. Are you interested in being eligible for our Diversity Scholarship?