Optometry Scholarships

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Name Amount
2023/2024 College Scholarship $1,000
Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write!
A.H. Basman, OD Bursary Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving resident of Manitoba.
A.M. Skeffington Memorial Scholarship $2100
Awarded to an Optometry student who is in their 3rd year and best demonstrates acumen and interest in pursuing the specialty of the Optometric Extension Program which includes binocular ...
Academic Achievement Award for Pre-Optometry Varies
Awarded to deserving Pre-Optometry students.
Academy Program Committee Student Travel Fellowships $500
Awarded to students whose abstract or poster has been accepted for presentation.
Adam E. and Marguerite E. Diehl Memorial Scholarship $1000
Must have demonstrated special interest and clinical skills in the treatment of ocular disease.
Al Mennega Honors Scholarship $500
One $500 scholarship is awarded each year to a student who is in a premedical or related health care professional program at Dordt College. Special consideration will be given to applicants ...
Alcon Excellence Award $1000-$5000
Must be a graduating student who submits a case report that incorporates the use of any Alcon product.
Alice J. Bennett Fellowship $500
Given to an Indiana student whose class rank is the highest for the third year class at the end of the fall semester; who has not received a class rank awa
Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships $500
Must have demonstrated clinical proficiency in family practice optometry, academic excellence and financial need.
Alumni Association Scholarship $1000
Alumni Association Scholarships are offered to any students enrolled in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need and attending the New England College of Optometry.
2025/2026 College Scholarship $10,000
Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year.
Alvin Applebaum Memorial Scholarship $400
Must have demonstrated excellence in patient care and academic achievement.
American Foundation of Vision Awareness Scholarship Varies
Must major in Optometry.
American Optometric Association Leadership Scholarship $1000
Must be an active leader and participant in student government at the College, and have completed a short essay on how these leadership experiences will benefit his/her career.
American Optometric Association Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving student in leadership and government involvement.
American Optometric Association Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving resident of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Washington.
$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche $2,000
Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024.
Andrya Lowther Scholarship $500
Awarded to a student in good academic standing and with a record of humanitarianism or service to community. The recipient is a current 3rd or 4th year and is selected by the Awards and ...
Anna Maria Williams Endowed Scholarship - Optometry $1,000
This scholarship will assist students who are majoring in pre-medicine. Applicants must complete four years at UW-P and then seek professional degrees in medicine, osteopathic, podiatric, or
AOA Advantage Scholarship $2600
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
AOAAdvantage Scholarship $600-$1000
Must be a student with financial need.
AOF-Antoinette M. Molinari Memorial Scholarship $5000
Must be a deserving student with a 3.5 GPA and financial need.
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship $2,000
Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply!
AOSA-Vistakon Travel Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving resident of Manitoba.
Appalachian Optometry Endowed Scholarship Varies
Scholarship awarded to students majoring in Optometry.
Arizona Vision Service Plan Scholarships Varies
Awarded to students in good academic standing from Arizona, that have financial need.
Arkansas Health Education Grant Program (ARHEG) Varies
Established by the Arkansas Department of Education for deserving students. to students seeking professional training in chiropractic medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, ...
Art Optical Contact Lens Scholarship $500
Must have demonstrated excellence in clinical optometry.
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
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ASCO Student Award in Clinical Ethics $1000
Must submit an essay of up to 1,500 words describing a patient based case study that the student encountered as part of their clinical learning experience.
Asian American Optometric Society Endowed Awards $1000
Based on academic excellence, extracurricular activities and financial need.
Avalon Excellence Eyeware Award Varies
Excellent optics and dispensary skills.
BACUS Scholarship $2,000-$4,000
Scholarships are awarded through SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering. Show demonstrated personal commitment to and involvement in the fields of optics, optical science and ...
Barbara (Bobbie) Abrams Scholarship in Optometry $1,200
Given to the third year student that is ranked 4th in their class at the end of fall semester, third year.
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024.
Beider Moral Obligation Scholarship $1000
Offered to third or fourth year who have a cumulative grade-point average
over 3.60 and who are financially needy, earnest, and faithful.
Bellingrath Scholarship Varies
Students must be enrolled at the UM-St. Louis College of Optometry and be nominated by an alumnus, faculty or staff member.
Beta Sigma Kappa Medal Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving member of Beta Sigma Kappa.
Beta Sigma Kappa Research Grant $600
Must have a good research project.
Beta Sigma Kappa Scholarship Varies
Offered to an optometry student (1st-4th year) who is a current BSK member
Bettie Dale Scholarship-Optometry Varies
Upperclassman presently enrolled at Kansas State University preparing to enter optometry school. Demonstrate merit and financial need.
Betty Lou Hoeft Memorial Scholarship $1000
Must be a female student from the Midwest who needs financial assistance.
Bickel Endowd Award Varies
Underprivileged students enrolled in the College of Optometry, Pacific University, to help them meet special needs. Amount of award varies based on endowment earnings.
Black Student Endowed Scholarship $500
Must submit an essay on community service.
Blake Family Endowed Scholarships $1000
Must be a deserving student in financial need.
Brazelton Low Vision Student Travel Fellowship $500
American Academy of Optometry offers this award through a program to encourage students to enhance their involvement in low vision as well as to encourage them to become Fellows of the ...
Brett Swanda Scholarship $600
Entering 4th student with an accumulative GPA 3.2, demonstrates financial need, and the attitude and work ethic of Brett Swanda.
Bristol Host Lions Club Endowed Scholarship $10000
Awarded to sight-impaired students from the local region. Must major in optometry or ophthalmology.
C & E Vision Service Scholarship $750
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated the most improved performance in laboratory exercises.
California Optical Laboratories Association Awards $400-$1000
Awarded to students who present the most outstanding research papers at the annual Southern California College of Optometry Student Research Symposium.
California Optical Laboratories Association Scholarship $750
Must have demonstrated outstanding leadership and interest in the profession.
California Optometric Council Achievement Scholarships $750-$1000
Must have demonstrated outstanding leadership and interest in the profession, academic achievement, and financial need.
Canela Software 20/20 VA Digital Software Award Varies
Canela Software is offering a scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing private practice. Award given to a 4th year optometry student.
Carole J. Lowry Memorial Scholarship varies
This scholarship is for students in Health-related programs. A completed FAFSA form must accompany scholarship application. Special consideration shall be given to applications with an ...
Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry Award $400
Must have a good research project.
Charles R. Schick Scholarship $600
Awarded to a third year student who received the highest grade in V666 confirmed by the faculty of record.
Chemistry-Award of Excellence Varies
Scholarships are awarded in the following areas of study: Chemistry, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Optometry. Applicants may submit a supporting letter form
Chicago Schweitzer Fellows Scholarship $2000
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Children in Focus Award $500
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated a high level of proficiency, creative problem solving and enthusiastic care as a participant in the Children in Focus screening and ...
CHO Foundation Scholarship $2000
Must be a deserving resident of Community Hospital of Ottawa’s.
Class of 1959 Scholarship $300
Given to the top entering student based on academic rank, and OAT. Renewable each year (maximum of 4 years) provided that the student maintains a 3.20 cumulative grade point average.
Collard-Rose Hispanic Assistance Scholarship $1000
Must have demonstrated outstanding involvement and leadership in community-oriented activities. Preference awarded to a bilingual Hispanic American.
Collard-Rose Optical Laboratory Ophthalmic Scholarship $1000
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding dispensing skills.
College Fund Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student with a 2.5 GPA.
College Of Optometrists in Vision Development Varies
This award recognizes a COVD Student Member who is a graduating optometry student and who has demonstrated a strong interest and clinical skills in the area of vision therapy.
College of Optometry Scholarship Varies
This scholarshi is awarded to a deserving student at Pacific University who is majoring in Optometry.
Connecticut Association of Optometrists Scholarship Fund Varies
Established to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students from Connecticut who are enrolled in accredited college of optometry. Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled ...
Connecticut Association of Optometry Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving resident of Connecticut.
COVD Martin Kane Student Research Award $750
Must have the best research project.
Cribb Leadership and Service Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving student with leadership skills.
D.J. Lovell Scholarship $11,000
Scholarships are awarded through SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering. Show demonstrated personal commitment to and involvement in the fields of optics, optical science and ...
David H. Kolack, O.D. Award by the family of David H. Kolack, O.D. ('69) $1,250
Awarded to the graduating OD student with the highest grade point average at the end of seven semesters.
David J. Kerko Low Vision Award Varies
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated interest and exceptional clinical proficiency in the area of low vision.
David J. Kerko Low Vision Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Dean’s Academic Merit Scholar Program Varies
These scholarships are offered to approximately the top 10 percent of an incoming class, and provide tuition reduction. Applicants with an undergrad GPA 3.8 or above and a 330 ...
Designs for Vision, Inc. Award $2100
Must be a graduating student who has shown interest and capability in the field of low vision.
Developmental Vision Endowment for Residencies Varies
Awarded to residents enrolled in the SCCO Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy program.
Doctors Howard, Stanley and David Stein Family Scholarship $2000
Awrded to an entering second-year student, with need, who is interested in pursuing independent practice. Must submit a brief essay describing “why private practice is the strength of the ...
Doctors Robert L. Gordon and Andrea C. Silvers Scholarship $500
Msut have demonstrated high academic achievement and significant participation and interest in the politics of organized optometry.
Dr. Al Dennis Award $750
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated interest in, concern for, and dedication to assisting the development of student organizations in optometry.
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Scott Scholarship $1,800
Given to the third year student that is ranked 2nd in their class at the end of fall semester, third year.
Dr. Bertram L. Roberts Memorial Scholarship $750
Must have demonstrated excellence in the field of ocular disease and special testing.
Dr. Calvin H. Warne Memorial Scholarship $500
Applicants must be enrolled in the pre-optometry program. This award can be used for tuition and/or books.
Dr. Charles A. Abel Memorial Scholarships $1500
Must have demonstrated excellence in family practice and case analysis courses and/or clinical application.
Dr. Chen Young & Dr. Jennifer Mallinger Young Scholarships $500
Awarded to students with need who have demonstrated an interest and commitment to the activities and leadership of the Student Association.
Dr. Derrald Taylor Low Vision Residency Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Dr. Donald E. Jarnagin Endowed Scholarship $1000
Must submit an essay describing the values they have learned from the student leadership positions they have held.
Dr. Dorothy Weitzner Kornblut Scholarship Fund $300-$900
Dr. Dorothy Weitzner Kornblut Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to female students who are enrolled in an accredited college of optometry. Ordered preference given to residents ...
Dr. Dorothy Weitzner Kornblut Scholarships $300-$500
Based upon financial need, character and scholastic achievement. Must be a female resident of Fairfield County, Connecticut, or New England.
Dr. Erwin A. Rader Memorial Scholarships $750-$1000
Must submit an essay illustrating an experience in their life that has led to the development of values that they believe will assist them in establishing a professional practice.
Dr. Frank A. Brazelton Memorial Scholarships $1500
Awarded for academic excellence and clinical potential in primary care courses.
Dr. George I. Deane Jr. Memorial Leadership Scholarship Varies
Must be a resident of California for at least five years and have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the student association of the California Optometric Association.
Dr. George L. Demetros Memorial Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Dr. Geraldine J. Sherman Memorial Scholarship $750
Awarded to a female student at the College who has demonstrated leadership potential and independence of thought.
Dr. Gordon S. and Helen Wands Scholarship $500
Scholarship awarded to a fourth year student majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry or a related field with an intent to enter a health care profession. Preference given to ...
Dr. Harold S. Glazier Memorial Endowed Scholarship Varies
Must be a full-time student majoring in Allied Health with a optometry major as first preference. Must have compledet 12 credit hours at MC. Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in the state ...
Dr. Henry Hofstetter Scholarship Award $400
Leadership and service to their class. Nominations are solicited from 4th year students by the Awards & Honors Committee around February.
Dr. Herbert McCracken Dixon Scholarships Varies
Awarded to minority students who have the highest academic achievement in undergraduate work.
Dr. Homer A. Nelson Memorial Scholarships $1000
Preference is given to students who resided in Orange County prior to admission to the College.
Dr. Homer and Marie Hendrickson Memorial Awards $750-$1000
Must be a graduating student who have demonstrated outstanding comprehension, aptitude and promise in the area of vision therapy.
Dr. Howard Preston Memorial Scholarship $750
Must be an entering third-year student who has demonstrated in the second year of study a significant overall improvement in academic performance as compared with his/her first year of study.
Dr. Hyman R. Kamens Scholarship Varies
Awarded to a fourth year student who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to serving others in the field of optometry.
Dr. James Hines Edgar Memorial Scholarship varies
This scholarship is for a USM student currently in preoptometry who has been recommended by the Health Professions advisor. The recipient should qualify based on scholatsic ability and ...
Dr. Joe W. Dobbs Endowed Scholarship $1000
Must be a student with need who has shown interest and potential promise in the care of low vision patients.
Dr. John R. Griffin Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy $350
Must submit a written, publishable-quality, case report of a vision therapy patient with a successful outcome.
Dr. Joseph J. Levitan Prize Varies
Offered to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the doctor/patient relationship. Academic performance is not considered, but candidates must be in good academic standing ...
Dr. Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics $500
Awarded to a professional student for an outstanding paper on geometrical, ophthalmic or physical optics.
Dr. K. Michael Larkin Memorial Scholarship $1000
Awarded to an entering fourth-year student for excellence in ocular disease. Students must submit a case report documenting their management of a challenging ocular disease case.
Dr. Lawrence E. Gallarini Memorial Award $1250
Must be a student who has demonstrated innovative patient management skills in low vision rehabilitation.
Dr. Leon Darrow Endowed Memorial Scholarships $1000
Awarded to students from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education States that are not being funded by WICHE awards.
Dr. Martin A. Robin Memorial Scholarship $1000
Must have demonstrated a commitment to society through non-optometric community service, such as tutoring, caring for the physically handicapped, children or others in need.
Dr. Myrel A. Neumann Scholarship $2500
Must be a deserving resident of Minnesota or North Dakota with financial need.
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Memorial Scholarships Varies
Must be a Hispanic American with financial need. Must be bilingual.
Dr. Richard David Memorial Scholarship varies
An annual scholarship is provided by the David family and the Richard David Memorial Scholarship Fund for a junior or senior student planning to pursue a career in Optometry.
Dr. Richard L. Hopping Ethics Scholarship $1000
Must submit an essay of 500 words or more on the importance and/or role of ethics in carrying out the various tenets of the Optometric Oath.
Dr. Richard L. Hopping Visionary Award $500
Must be a student who has demonstrated leadership in student government, the community, and the political arena.
Dr. Richard S. Eisenberg Scholarship $500
Must demonstrate skillful proficiency with clinical procedures to enhance the diagnosis or management of patients. Must submit an essay.
Dr. Robert L. Severtson Scholarship $500
Awarded to students for clinical proficiency in the area of vision therapy and interest in the vision care of children.
Dr. Rodger T. Kame Endowed Memorial Scholarship $1000
Awarded to a third-year student who has demonstrated clinical excellence in cornea and contact lenses.
Dr. Scholl Scholarship-Optometry Varies
Must major in Dietetics, Nutrition, Nursing, Dentistry, Podiatry, Chiropractic Medicine, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Medical Research, Biology, or Chemistry.
Dr. Seymour Galina Grant $2500
Recipient must be a member in good standing of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) and able to exhibit a real financial need. Submit entries to your optometry school’s FAO. ...
Dr. Seymour Galina Grant $2500
Must submit a paper of up to 1,500 words covering the qualities useful in establishing a professional practice
Dr. Seymour Galina Grant Scholarship $2500
Must be a deserving student majoring in optometry with financial need.
Dr. Stephen P. Sokol Scholarship $400
Awarded to a married, first-year student from California who is active in the American Optometric Student Association and has financial need.
Dr. William Feinbloom Low Vision Award $2950
Must be a graduating student who, by study, interest and performance, has demonstrated aptitude in the clinical care of low vision patients.
Dr. William R. Jackson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship $500
Awarded to an Optometry student who is a Missouri resident. The student must be in good academic standing.
Dr. William R. Jackson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship-Sophomore/Need Based $1000-$2000
Awarded to a second year Optometry student who is a Missouri resident and have FAFSA processed and submitted to the University by the priority deadline of May 1.
Drs. Lawrence and Vernal Cave Memorial Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving student in financial need and involved in the community.
E.F. Wildermuth Foundation Harriet Slaughter Scholarship $3,000
Given to the third year student that is ranked 1st in their class at the end of fall semester, third year.
Edith and Erich Heymans Scholarship Varies
Provides an award to a needy OD-3 student of high scholastic standing who exhibits integrity, dedication, and a high level of accuracy.
Edwards Endowed Scholarship Varies
Entering optometry student at Pacific University, for assistance in the first year of study. Preference is given to a student from northern Minnesota. Selection made by the Admissions ...
Elmer & Blanch Pieper Memorial Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Emanuel S. Glasser Scholarship Varies
Offered to a student who shows demonstrated financial need; is in good academic standing; exhibits extraordinary interest and enthusiasm in both academics and clinical practice, as well as a ...
Eschenbach Low Vision Award Varies
Outstanding clinician (4th year) in the area of Low Vision.
Eschenbach Optik Low Vision Award Varies
Must be a graduate who has shown aptitude and interest in the field of low vision.
Essilor Corneal Reflection Pupilometer Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving senior majoring in optometry.
Essilor Digital Corneal Reflection Pupilometer Award $350
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated superior skill in dispensing progressive addition lenses.
Excellence in Cornea and Contact Lens Varies
4th year students need to have a student data sheet on file to be considered.
Excellence in Grand Rounds Varies
Selection made by Grand Rounds Faculty
Excellence in Low Vision Varies
4th year student selection made by Low Vision Faculty
Excellence in Medical Eye Service Varies
Students (4th year) need to have a student data sheet on file to be considered. Selection made by Medical Eye Service Faculty.
Excellence in Neuro-Ophthalmology Service Award Varies
Recipient is a 3rd year optometry student who is in good academic standing, participated in Neuro-ophthalmology clinic, has good case extraction abilities and case presentation. Shows ...
Excellence in Optics Varies
4th year student selection made by Optics Faculty
Excellence in Pediatrics Varies
4th year student selection made by Pediatrics Faculty
Excellence in Primary Care Varies
Students (4th year) need to have a student data sheet on file to be considered. Selection made by Primary Care Faculty.
Family Scholarship $500
Available to a third-year student who is married with children. Must submit a brief essay on the role their family plays in developing their goals for practice.
Federal Health Professions Scholarship Varies
This scholarshi is awarded to a deserving student at Pacific University who is majoring in Optometry.
Foster Namias Scholarship $1000
Awarded to a student who shows financial need and is in the top 5% of the second or third year class. The Scholarship and Awards Committee is given a list of those students that fit this ...
Frances Holbrook Scholarship-Optometry Varies
Must be a deserving student majoring in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry or pre-physical therapy.
Frank W. Weymouth Student Travel Fellowships $500
Based on accomplishments and potential in optometric or vision research.
Gates Millennium Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student of Hispanic, African-American, Native American, or Asian-Pacific American descent.
George Comstock Scholarship Fund $400-$1000
Established to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students from Connecticut who are enrolled in accredited colleges of optometry. Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled ...
George Comstock Scholarships $300-$500
Must be a resident of Connecticut. Based on financial need and scholastic achievement.
Gertrude Clinton Health Career Scholarship Fund $2000
The purpose of the Gertrude Clinton Health Careers Scholarship is to encourage medical and health-related professionals in the field of human services to practice their specialties at ...
Gertrude Cole-Slotterbeck Memorial Scholarship - Optometry varies
This scholarship is for students in a Opthalmic Technology degree. The applicant must be living in Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Painsville City or Township, Concord or Kirtland while ...
Golden Triangle Optical Association Scholarship $50
Full-time student enrolled in the first or second year in the opticianry curriculum at Durham Technical Community College. Have a 3.0 GPA or above.
GP Clinical Excellence Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
GP Lens Institute Clinical Excellence Award Varies
Must be a graduating student who has exhibited enthusiasm for fitting RGP contact lenses in the clinic.
GP Lens Institute Clinical Excellence Award Varies
Award is given to a 4th year student who has excellence in Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting.
GP Lens Institute Clinical Excellence Scholarship Varies
Msut be a fourth-year student who has exhibited enthusiasm for fitting RGP contact lenses in the College’s Eye Care Clinic.
Greek Women’s University Club Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving female student of Greek descent. Must be a resident of Chicago.
Hanson Financial Group Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Harold M. Uhrich, Jr. and Shirley J. Uhrich Scholarship $1000
Must be a student in good academic standing.
Harry and Sara Pildes Scholarship $1000
Offered to a student in the first year of the 4-year program at the New England College of Optometry. Must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
Harry F. Hillman Scholarship varies
This scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in physics and optical science, and is based on academic achievement and campus leadership.
Hawaii Optometric Association Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving resident of Hawaii majoring in optometry.
Hawaii Optometric Association Scholarships $1000
Awarded to optometry students who are Hawaii residents.
Health Professions Scholarship Varies
Service and obligation payback requirements incur upon acceptance. Financial assistance for American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in health or allied health professions programs. ...
Heart of America Contact Lens Scholarships $2000
Awarded to optometry students whose permanent residence is in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska or Oklahoma.
Hedda Jaanus Podrang Memorial Award $1000
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional aptitude in ocular pharmacology and clinical ocular therapeutics.
Helen L. Gadell Scholarship $500
Recipient must be full-time Optometry student beginning the third of fourth year of the program. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need as determined
Help from Mrs. T Scholarship Varies
Optometry students are selected by a committee of faculty and administrators at Pacific University. Selection is based on academic ability, financial need, clinical skills and potential for ...
Hilda L. Rand Scholarships $2000
Based upon financial need, scholastic achievement and character.
Hispanic Scholarships $1000
Must be a Hispanic senior student.
Illinois Optometric Education Scholarship $5000
Must be a deserving resident of Illinois.
Israel and Sylvia Grossman Scholarship $1000
Offered to students in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year. Must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Must show potential for becoming an active alumni member and involved in optometry ...
Jack W. Bennett Endowed Scholarship $2,500
Given to a 3rd year student who is in good standing and demonstrates financial need. The recipient is determined by the Awards & Honors Committee.
Jane Hofstetter American Foundation for Vision Awareness – Indiana Affiliate $750
Awarded to a first year optometry student with the top GPA at the end of the first semester who is an Indiana. Recognition at the IOA Annual Convention in April.
Jean M. Lank Memorial Scholarship Fund Varies
Offered to a nurse or an adult seeking a career change. Preference will be given to an entering first year student at the New England College of Optometry.
Joan F. Holcombe Memorial Scholarship $1000
Fourth year optometry students at Pacific University, are eligible to apply in summer semester. Completion of 40 hours of community service which allows for the betterment of animales is a ...
John Asarkof Scholarship $1000
Awarded to a fourth year student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in vision rehabilitation. The selection committee is made up of members of the low vision faculty. The selection ...
John Gyles Education Fund Scholarship $3000
Must be a deserving student with a 2.7 GPA.
John Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship $300
Awarded to a 3rd year student who received the highest grade in V654 confirmed by the faculty of record.
John Howlette and C. Clayton Powell Student Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving student in good academic standing and with leadership skills.
John Newell Endowment Scholarship Varies
Must be a full-time student majoring in Pre-Optometry or Applied Biology.
John P. Davey Memorial Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry Scholarship $500
Outstanding paper on a clinical topic. Winner is selected by the Awards & Honors Committee.
Joseph Elmer Sidwell and Trula Sidwell Hardy Scholarship $1,500
Given to the third year student that is ranked 3rd in their class at the end of fall semester, third year.
Julius F. Neumueller Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student majoring in optometry.
Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship Varies
Designed to encourage optometrists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps to pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at eligible out-of-state institutions. Available ...
Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student majoring in Kansas State University.
Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship Varies
Designed to encourage optometrists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps to pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at eligible out-of-state institutions. Generally,
Keeler Low Vision Award $595
Must be a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding care and management of low vision patients.
Kiwanis Low Vision Award $800
Must be a graduating senior who has shown interest and aptitude in low vision.
Klein Family Scholarship Varies
Awarded to a first year student with at least a 3.25 GPA and an OAT score of 300+, and who demonstrates financial need.
Kristin A. Jones Memorial Scholarships $750-$1000
Must submit an essay on an event or circumstance that personally affected them and caused them to reevaluate their views about courage, personal hardships, and the value of seeking joy in ...
Kurt Hellthaler Endowment Memorial Ophthalmic Scholarship Varies
Must major in Opticianry with a 2.0 GPA.
Lawrence P. Feigenbaum Clinical Optometry Scholarship $5000
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Lighthouse Macular Degeneration Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Los Angeles County Optometric Society Scholarship $500
Must have demonstrated an interest in, and dedication to, assisting the involvement of student organizations in organized optometry. Must submit an essay citing their leadership while ...
Luxottica Group Ophthalmic Dispensing Award $1000
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional dispensing skills and proficiency in eyewear adjustment and modification.
Marchon Eyewear Excellence Award $1000
Must have demonstrated outstanding clinical and dispensing skills in patient management.
Marchon Eyewear Practice Management Award Varies
The student (4th year) must demonstrate the outstanding clinical and dispensing skills in Practice management
Marchon Eyewear Practice Management Award by Marchon $500
Outstanding clinical and dispensing skills. Nominations by clinical faculty and dispensary staff.
Marchon Eyewear Practice Management Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Marco Family Foundation Grant Varies
Must major in Optometry with a 3.0 GPA.
Marjorie H. Bright Endowed Scholarship $1250
Must submit an essay describing an experience that challenged their value system and how they resolved it. Must be a resident of Turlock, Modesto or the Central Valley areas of California.
Mary M. Gilbert Scholarship Varies
Students must be enrolled at the UM-St. Louis College of Optometry and be either a member of the American Academy of Optometry Students (AAOS) and/or a member of the American Optometric ...
Metro Optics Contact Lens Excellence Award Varies
Given to (1) 3rd year and (1) 4th year student with excellent Gas Permeable fitting skills.
Michael R. Sellers, O.D., Scholarships $1000
Preference is given to students from Arizona.
Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness Scholarship $1000
Must be Michigan residents, have financial need, and intend to practice ethical optometry.
Minnesota Foundation for Vision Awareness Scholarships $1500
Based upon academic performance and ability, along with evidence of good character, personality and financial need.
Monte N. Kofos Scholarship $1000
Offered to 3rd or 4th year students with demonstrated academic achievement, proven financial need, and the potential to contribute to the optometric profession at the New England College of ...
National Optometric Student Association Award Varies
This award is open to 1st-4th year optometry students. Applicants must be in good standing with NOSA (National Optometric Student Association), have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit an essay ...
National Optometric Student Association Service Scholarship $500
Must be a student with financial need who has demonstrated outstanding community service to an underrepresented portion of the population.
Navy Health Sciences Collegiate Scholarship-Optometry $1900
Awarded to a student majoring in Pharmacy, Health Care Administration, Optometry, Industrial Hygiene, Enviromental Health or Radiation Health.
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program $42000
Scholarship available to students attending Nova Southeastern University. Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher and seeking a degree as an optometrist, physician assistant, dentist, health care ...
NEI Predoctoral Research Fellowships $4500
Awarded to students who wish to participate in Summer research projects at the University of Houston, College of Optometry.
Nelson Reber Eye Open Award Varies
Awarded to 2nd and 3rd year students who are involved in UHCO activities and community service. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better.
New England College Award for Clinical Excellence Varies
Offered to students in the second year of the 4-year program at the New England College of Optometry who have demonstrated superior clinical competence at the OD-2 level.
New England College Award for Excellence-Literary Research Varies
Offered to students in the first or third year of the 4-year program who have submitted outstanding papers to fulfill requirements for literature research courses at the New England College ...
New O.D. Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student with financial need.
Newark Lions Club/Bill Joy Scholarship $500
Awarded to a student attending Central Ohio Technical College who is blind or physically disabled and preparing for a career in helping the blind, vision care or social services.
Nick Meneakis Memorial Award $1000
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding interest and ability in the area of ocular pharmacology.
NOIR Medical Technologies Award $600
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding care and management of low vision patients.
Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence Varies
Presented to a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year optometry student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the area of ocular disease
Ophthalmic Research Institute Student Travel Fellowship Varies
Awarded for accomplishment and potential in the clinical, research or development aspects of ophthalmic instrumentation.
Optometric Association Matching Grants Varies
Students who received grants of scholarships from state optometric associations and auxiliaries are eligible to receive matching grants from Pacific University. Students should submit ...
Optometric Physicians of Washington Varies
1) A candidate for the award much be a 4th year OPW student member in good stnading. 2) Nominations shall be based on professional leadership, academic acheivement, and public concern.
Optometric Physicians of Washington Student Award $1000
Awarded to a Optometric Physicians of Washington student member, who is distinguished in the areas of professional leadership, academic achievement, and public concern.
Optometric Society of Greater Kansas City, Inc. Scholarship $500
Must be a student who is from the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Optometry Incentive Program $750
Financial aid provided by the state of Delaware to local students. Loan not to exceed cost of tuition, fees, and other direct educational expenses. Loan forgiveness provisions for employment ...
Optometry Scholarship Varies
Awarded to an Optometry student who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.
Optometry Tuition Reduction Award $8275
The minimum annual award, contingent upon state funding, is $8,275. You must sign and return a promissory note agreeing to serve full-time as a practicing Doctor of Optometry or professional ...
Orange County Optometric Society Scholarship $250
Must be a student who has demonstrated commitment to, and stimulated interest and involvement in, student and/or professional optometric organizations.
Otto Hochstadt Scholarship Varies
Awarded to a first year student with a remarkable GPA in the Bio-Science curriculum; shows financial need and is considered industrious.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Varies
Presented to a 3rd or 4th year optometry student who has been identified by the faculty to be an excellent teaching assistant
Pacific University Dean’s Award Varies
Selected optometry students in recognition of their participation in humanitarian and service organizations for the prmotion of the optometric profession. Students enrolled at Pacific ...
Pacific University Outstanding Clinican Award $500
Fourth-year student at Pacific University, College of Optometry, demonstrating outstanding performance as an ”all around” optometric clinician. Based on nominations and supporting data from ...
Paragon Vision Sciences Award Varies
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishment in contact lens clinical performance.
Pat Nixon Scholarship $1000
Awarded to registered Orange County Republican women, who are 25 years-of-age or older, and currently furthering their education.
Patrick Everet Cummings Memorial Scholarship $3000
Must be a deserving student majoring in optometry.
Paul Pietsch Scholarship $500
: Awarded to the top student in Neuroanatomy. This is the student with the highest course grade in Ocular Biology. Faculty of record provides student name.
Petry-Lomb Scholarship $1000
Awarded to students in good standing who have a sincere desire to practice in upstate New York after graduation.
Polish Women’s Civic Club, Inc. Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving U.S. citizen in financial need.
Pratt Endowd Scholarship Varies
Entering optometry student for assistance in the first year of study in the College of Optometry, Pacific University. Selection made by the Admissions Committee.
Pre-Medical Professions Scholarship $14,000
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman who is majoring in Pre-Med, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Podiatry, or Pre-Veterinary, with an 1140 ...
Primary Eyecare Network (PEN) Award $1000
Must be a graduating student who has displayed a high degree of professionalism and commitment to the independent practice of optometry.
Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) Varies
The Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education enables students to enroll in an out-of-state professional optometry program at a ...
Professor Carl Pratt Scholarship Varies
Awarded annaully on the basis of financial need and academic excellence to entering students in the College of Optometry, Pacific University.
Richard Feinbloom/Peter J. Murphy Award $1050
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical patient care in the area of vision rehabilitation.
Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Scholarship Varies
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
Rio Hondo Optometric Society Scholarship $400
Awarded to a student that has demonstrated service and involvement with organized optometry.
Robert A. Edwards Scholarship Varies
Proceeds from this scholarship fund are used for a student from northern Minnesota, to attend Pacific University. Preference given to an optometry student.
Robert A. Koetting Scholarship $1000
Awarded to an Optometry student attending full-time and will enter their 4th year in the fall semester with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and student member of the American Academy of Optometry and/or
Robert A. Titlebaum, OD Clinical Proficiency Award Varies
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the doctor/patient relationship. Candidates must be in good academic standing.
Robert E. Brand Memorial Endowment Varies
Must major in Optometry with a 3.0 GPA.
Robert K. Vinyard Memorial Scholarship $750
Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and students must submit an essay on why they selected the profession of optometry as a career.
Robert VanHoven Memorial Scholarship $1000
Must major in Optometry with a 3.0 GPA.
Robert W. Bumbleberg $1,000
Given to the third year student that is ranked 5th in their class at the end of fall semester, third year.
Rogers W. Reading Endowed Award $400
Awarded to a 3rd year student who received the highest grade in V666 confirmed by the faculty of record.
Rose and Warren Guilford Dr. Arnelda Levine and Dr. Janet Mechanic OD1 Award Varies
Offered to a first year student with a GPA of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale), and an OAT score of 300 or more. Preference is given to female students.
Roy E. Denny Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry $500
Outstanding paper on a clinical topic. Winner is selected by the Awards & Honors Committee.
Rushmer Restricted Scholarship Varies
Returning optometry students based on nomination from the faculty of the College of Optometry, Pacific University.
Ruth G. White P.E.O. Scholarships $1000
Available to female students from California.
SCCO Class of 1996 Award $250
Must have demonstrated the desire and ability to help foster a sense of community within the class itself.
Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students Varies
Awarded to full-time Optometry students with exceptional financial need who are African-American, Hispanic, Native Alaskan or American or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Award Varies
Given in recognition of an outstanding Optical Technology student.
SOLAQuest Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving junior student.
South Dakota Foundation for Vision Awareness Scholarship $1000
Based on academic performance and ability, evidence of financial need, evidence of good character, personality and leadership, and sincerity in pursuing optometry as a career.
Southern Regional Education Board Loan/Scholarship Varies
The loan to service obligation must be rendered in Mississippi for a period of, not less than, one year’s service for one year of scholarship received. Funds will be made available to ...
Southwest Contact Lens Scholarship $1000
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry.
SREB Optometry Loan/Scholarship varies
The primary objectives of this program are to provide education opportunities to students who wish to become an Optometrist and address Mississippi’s health care shortage by providing a ...
Stacy Friedman Pinsker and Rosemore Family Foundation Scholarship Varies
Offered to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Steven H. Harbou Memorial Scholarship Varies
Given in recognition of an outstanding Optical Technology student.
Sunrise Lions Club of Bowling Green Scholarship Varies
Second year students in optometric-ophthalmic technology degree program at Owens Community College. Have a 3.0 GPA with potential for success in the profession. Residence in northwest Ohio.
TeleSensory Low Vision Award $750
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding promise in low vision/rehabilitation and high sensitivity to the personal concerns and needs of low vision patients.
The McDonald Scholarship Varies
1) Scholarship applicants must be graduate students with at least six semester hours. The scholarship applicant must be a degree-seeking student in good standing at the University of Houston,
Tole Greenstein Award $750
Award will be offered to a student in the College of Optometry, Pacific University, in the area of binocular vision and vision therapy.
Tropel Corporation Scholarship Program Full Tuition
Established to provide tuition support for full-time students enrolled in the Optical Technology program at MCC.
Trustee Scholarship Varies
Offered to students who are economically disadvantaged. Students who apply for aid and provide parents’ information on the FAFSA and College aid applications are considered.
Underrepresented Populations Scholarship $3000
Must be a deserving African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Native American.
Unity Hospital Education Fund Health Careers Scholarship up to $1,000
Awarded annually to promising students enrolled in medical, dental, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, therapy, veterinary medicine or any and all educational programs that are designed to educate ...
Varilux Student Grant $500
Must submit the best case report on a patient prescribed and fitted with Varilux lenses.
Varilux Student Grant Award Program by Essilor of American and Varilux $1,000
Third- & fourth-year students submit case reports on patients with Varilux lenses. Maximum length is 2,000 words. Turn in papers to Office of Student Administration. Excellence in clinical ...
Varilux Student Grant Scholarship $500
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry. Must submit a report on patient prescribed varilux lenses.
Vision Care Technology Scholarship varies
This scholarship is for students in a Opthalmic Technology degree. This award is for an existing schoalrship recipients who qualify for continued financial assistance to complete his/her ...
Vision for Excellence Scholarships $800
Must demonstrate professional potential and overall excellence in academic achievement.
Vision Service Plan (VSP) Independent Practice Scholarships $2000
Must submit a 500-word essay encompassing their independent practice goals and demonstrating their understanding of optometry’s role as a primary health care profession.
Vision Service Plan Achievement Scholarship $2000
Must be majoring in Optometry with a 3.5 GPA.
Vision Service Plan Scholarship $2000
Must be a deserving student attending Illinois College of Optometry. Must be in the top half of class.
Vision West, Inc., Independent Optometric Profession Award $1000
Must be a graduating senior who has demonstrated consistent clinical excellence in patient care. Must submit a 500-word essay on how the student envisions his/her role as part of the ...
Visionary Award $1000
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated interest and proficiency in fitting rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
Vistakon Acuvue Eye Health Advisor Citizenship Scholarship $1000
Must submit an essay titled, “The values I’ve learned through community service and volunteerism.”
Vistakon Inc. Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care $1000
Must be a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical contact lens patient care, and a commitment to serving the individual needs of patients.
Vistakon Research Grants $25000
American Optometric Foundation is accepting proposals for research grants sponsored by Vistakon. Competitive grants to fund basic or clinical research in area of soft disposable contact ...
Vistakon Student Involvement Scholarship $500
Must submit a resume of students activities.
W.P. Fluharty Sr., Opticianry Scholarship $50
Qualified students enrolled full-time in the Opticianry Program at Durham Technical Community College. Requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Wade McCree Scholarship Varies
Must be selected by the Wade McCree Program.
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship $1,000
One recipient for each of the following classes: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year. Must be a current or previous employee of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or an affiliated optometrist; have ...
Wallace F. Molinari Scholarship Award $1000
Offered to a second, third, or fourth year student who has a GPA of 3.5 or better, has extraordinary financial need, has proven academic and leadership achievement.
Walmart Scholarship $500
This scholarship is awarded to a student matriculated in the Ophthalmic Dispensing Program with a good academic record.
Walmart Scholarship $500
This scholarship is awarded to a student matriculated in the Ophthalmic Dispensing Program with a good academic record.
Weeks Lakin Optometry Scholarship Varies
Must be a student majoring in Optometry.
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Scholarship - Physician Varies
Professional student exchange program, under which legal residents of western states without a public professional school offering an Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Podiatric ...
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Student Exchange (WICHE)* $8500-$12500
There are two exchange programs available to Washington residents: The Professional Student Exchange and the WICHE Regional Graduate Exchange Program. The PSEP provides state support to ...

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