Applications are now open for next year's NSW Regional Dentistry Scholarship which is sponsored by the Nationals Senator for New South Wales John Williams.

Senator Williams has committed to assist a student from regional NSW who is enrolled in the first year of their dentistry degree in 2011.

The scholarship is valued at $4,800.

Senator Williams commenced the scholarship in conjunction with the National Rural Health Alliance last year as a way of getting more dentists into regional areas.

"A panel will consider the applications, and the scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of their residency history from the age of 5 in regional NSW, their financial need, and a demonstrated commitment and aspiration to live and work in a regional part of the State.

The inaugural recipient, Olivia Jom, has just completed her first year at the University of La Trobe's Bendigo campus."

Application forms and scholarship guidelines are available at http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/otherscholarships/?IntCatId=43 and applications close by the 21^st of February.