OiO Grants Celebrates 5 years of over 100 grants

January 15, 2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2026 Golden Opportunity Award Application.
Opportunities in Optometry celebrates 5 years

Opportunities in Optometry celebrates 5 years

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2026 Golden Opportunity Award Application
Doctors of Optometry are invited to submit applications until Saturday, January 31
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Grants deliver fresh perspectives and enthusiasm

New grant recipients are already embracing optometry and searching for new ways to elevate eye health across America.

'Opportunities’ grants offer students and profession means to grow

The next generation is ready for more—more access, more information and more people with more experiences to inform and guide the health care field. With over 20 Opportunities in Optometry grants awarded in 2023, this year’s recipients have identified more opportunities for growth in eye care.

Optometry Cares–The AOA Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

St. Louis, Missouri – March 7, 2023 – Optometry Cares—The AOA Foundation is pleased to share the 2023 scholarships, including the Larry J. Alexander Scholarship for Education, Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship and Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship, have been awarded to three deserving students. This year’s scholarship recipients include: