West Georgia Technical College Student Jaycie Edgar Named Hinman Scholar
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Jaycie Edgar has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship, making her WGTC’s 2026 Hinman Scholar. This $1,000 scholarship, awarded by the Hinman Dental Society (HDS), recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement and financial need among senior-level students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene program at WGTC.
Since 1989, the Hinman Dental Society has awarded scholarships to exceptional dental hygiene students, continuing its commitment to fostering excellence in the field. Scholarship recipients also receive the opportunity to attend the esteemed Hinman Dental Meeting and a private scholarship dinner in Atlanta, providing valuable networking and educational experiences.
“Jaycie is a true leader both in and out of the classroom,” said WGTC Dental Hygiene Program Director Melondy Martin. “As the senior class vice president of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association, she is known for always lending a helping hand to her peers and leading by example. Jaycie continues to serve our community through oral health education and represents the very best of our program.”
For more information about the WGTC Dental Hygiene program, visit westgatech.edu.
