Optometry Cares–The AOA Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

April 25, 2023
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:
  • Sara Masood, New England College of Optometry – Larry J. Alexander Scholarship for Education
  • Eunice Hwang, The Ohio State University College of Optometry – Seymour Galina Scholarship
  • Hannah Payne Morrison, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry – Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship

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