Class of 1980 David Foti Memorial Award

Established in 2010 in memory of Dr. David Foti, Class of 1980, by his classmates, this award supports students in the School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo. The scholarship honors students who have completed their first year of dental school and display strong spirit and character, having taken actions that helped their classmates through the challenges of the first year. Recipients are recognized for demonstrating leadership and compassion through activities such as tutoring or counseling classmates, referring peers to appropriate sources for assistance, organizing or participating in meetings to discuss issues, alleviating tension with a jovial spirit, and being a supportive friend to their peers. The award acknowledges students who embody the spirit of service and camaraderie that characterized Dr. Foti's legacy. Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement or essay indicating how they have demonstrated these scholarship attributes during their first year of dental school. The award amount varies based on available funds.