SCHOLARSHIPS

Given the high costs of undergraduate institutions as well as the high costs of graduate schools, students with fewer resources maybe detracted from applying to these programs. Part of our mission with the creation of this website is to diversify the field of optometry which means recruiting students from non-traditional backgrounds who perhaps may struggle with financial hardship.

Listed below are links to potential scholarships that students may look through and consider applying for. Financial hardship should not discourage students from pursuing optometry. Scholarships are available at both the undergraduate level for pre-optometry students as well as at the graduate level for current optometry students.

Pre-Optometry Scholarships

Current Optometry Student Scholarships

Current-Optometry Student Scholarships

Walmart and Sam’s Club NOSA Leadership Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed one year at an accredited optometry school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Find more information here: https://noa.memberclicks.net/scholarships
Dr. Pat & Patrick Cummings Scholarship is awarded to fourth-year students of optometry in good academic standing. More information available here: dr-pat-patrick-cummings-scholarship
Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship is awarded to third-year students of optometry in good academic standing. More information available here: http://www.aoafoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-grant-information/dr-semour-galina-scholarship-grant-information/
Walman Optical Scholarship Program is offered for full-time optometry students at accredited institutions. Find more information here: https://www.walmanoptical.com/about/scholarship
Nicholas A. Penniped Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted into an optometry school and will be enrolled as an optometry student within the next 6 months. Find more information here: https://www.seetheclarity.com/about/scholarship/
Health Professions Scholarship Program offered by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and U.S. Airforce. Find more details here: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/support/military-affiliated-students/commissioning/hpsp

Pre-Optometry Student Scholarships

Undergraduates interested who are interested in pursuing optometry and who are also in financial need are welcome to apply for our Eve-versity scholarship which is made available from our patrons and sponsors. We select scholarship recipients based on demonstrated interest in optometry as well as consideration of hardship and diversity. Scholarships can be used for optometry application fees, OAT fees, or other academic resources as needed.
- https://form.jotform.com/202046933584154
R&D Systems will award a $1500 scholarship to any US, Canadian or European student pursuing a degree in a science field. Find more information here:https://www.rndsystems.com/grants-scholarships/scholarship-application
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) will award scholarships to students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing health sciences such as optometry. Find more information here:https://www.hrsa.gov/grants/find-funding/hrsa-20-006
Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program will award US, Canadian, or European students pursuing a degree in a science-related field. Further information available here:https://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html
The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors or undergraduates who are US citizens pursuing a career in health-related fields. Find more information here: http://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/student-scholarship-chicago
The Save a Life Scholarship is awarded to students who are pursuing healthcare fields. Find more information here: https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php
James A Boucher OD and Julie M Uhlmann Ph.D. Optometry Scholarship is awarded to a pre-optometry student at the University of Wyoming. Find more information here: https://uwyo.academicworks.com/opportunities/29981