Program Overview
The Agape Orthodontics Smile Scholarship Program (“Program”) is offered by Agape Orthodontics (“Sponsor”) to provide orthodontic treatment to selected recipients based on merit, need, and clinical appropriateness, as determined solely by the Sponsor.

Applicants must:

• Be between ages 13–19 at time of application
• Be currently enrolled in school
• Be able to attend appointments at Agape Orthodontics locations
• Demonstrate a need for orthodontic treatment
• Not currently be in active orthodontic treatment
• Submit a complete application by the stated deadline

For the Community Care Award (need-based), applicants must provide documentation verifying financial need, including but not limited to:

• SNAP / food assistance documentation
• Free or reduced lunch eligibility
• Bank statements or equivalent financial records

Sponsor reserves the right to verify all eligibility information.

Scholarship Awards

• Excellence & Service Award (merit-based)
• Community Care Award (need-based)

Each scholarship includes orthodontic treatment as determined by the Sponsor.

Included in Scholarship and Treatment:

• Diagnostic records (including scans and imaging)
• Comprehensive orthodontic treatment (braces or aligners)
• Reasonable refinements as determined by the Sponsor
• Repair of broken appliances due to normal use
• One (1) initial set of retainers upon completion

All treatment decisions, including appliance type and duration, are at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Selection Process

• Recipients are selected at the sole discretion of the Sponsor based on factors including, but not limited to:
• Orthodontic need
• Personal statement and character
• Academic and/or community involvement

Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. Sponsor reserves the right not to award any scholarship if applicants do not meet standards.

Treatment Acceptance & Start Timeline
All selected recipients must begin treatment within 30–60 days of scholarship award notification and complete all required records and initial appointments within that time frame. Failure to initiate treatment within this window may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

Recipient Responsibilities
Recipients and their parent/guardian agree to 1) attend all scheduled appointments on time, 2) Maintain excellent oral hygiene, 3) Follow all treatment instructions (including aligner wear, elastics, etc.), 4) Maintain regular dental visits with their general dentist, 5) Ensure reliable transportation to all appointments (transportation is the responsibility of the patient/family)

Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to: 1) Poor compliance with treatment instructions, 2) Missed or repeatedly late appointments, 3) Inadequate oral hygiene, 4) Failure to cooperate with treatment.

Two (2) documented warnings will be issue. Failure to correct behavior after warnings may result in termination.
If terminated, treatment may be discontinued at the discretion of the Sponsor and Sponsor is not obligated to complete treatment.

The Sponsor reserves the right to 1) approve or decline any applicant based on clinical judgment, 2) determine appropriate treatment approach and timing.

Media Release
Acceptance of the scholarship requires participation in media and promotional use. Recipients (and parent/guardian, if applicable) must sign a media release granting the Sponsor the right to: 1) Capture and use photographs, videos, and records (including intraoral and extraoral images) 2) Use name, likeness, and treatment progress (including before/after images), 3) Use materials for marketing, educational, and promotional purposes. Participation in media is mandatory and may not be declined. No compensation will be provided.

No Cash Value / Non-Transferable
The scholarship has no cash value and may not be transferred, substituted, or exchanged.

Program Modifications
Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Program at any time, and to adjust eligibility criteria, deadlines, or award details.

Liability & Treatment Disclaimer
Orthodontic treatment is a healthcare service with inherent risks and limitations. Informed Consent for orthodontic treatment will be reviewed and signed before treatment start.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, recipient agrees to release and hold harmless the Sponsor from claims arising from participation in the Program.

Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

Acceptance of Terms
By applying, applicants and their parent/guardian agree to these Official Rules and all decisions of the Sponsor.