Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

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William C. Ezell Fellowship

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: For students pursuing a graduate or post-graduate degree in physiological optics, vision science, and related fields with goal of full-time career in optometric education and research. Will acknowledge AOF support where appropriate. Reapply to renew. Must rank in upper third of class and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Biology; Physical Sciences and Math; Applied Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Maximum no. of awards: 9. Maximum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 6 fellowship(s), totalling $48,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s). Deadline: 3/15. Contact: Alisa Moore, Education & Member Relations Program Administrator, 301-984-1441, alisam@aaoptom.org.

Vistakon Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Open to any fourth-year student attending any school or college of optometry. Must have 3.0 GPA. Student's knowledge of subject matter and skillful, professional clinical contact lens patient care are considered. School makes selection and sends application to AOF. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 19. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 19 scholarship(s), totalling $19,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Contact: Alisa Moore, Education & Member Relations Program Administrator, 301-984-1441, alisam@aaoptom.org.

Vistakon Research Grants

(Postgraduate, University/Grant)

Purpose: Two grants are awarded to optometrists or vision scientists to fund basic or clinical research in the area of soft disposable contact lenses. Submit proposal. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $10000. Maximum award amount: $25000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 grant(s), totalling $35,000. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; essay; proposal on research topic. Deadline: 8/1. Contact: Alisa Moore, Education & Member Relations Program Administrator, 301-984-1441, alisam@aaoptom.org.