Student Scholarship Winners 2024-2023

Congratulations to these outstanding students!

2024 Scholarship Awardees

Faye Nie

Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship ($10,000)
 

Faye Nie
Southern California College of Optometry
supported by EssilorLuxottica

Meagan Seufert

Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship ($2,500)

Meagan Seufert
Pacific University College of Optometry
supported by Optovue

Shawn Matsumoto

Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship ($2,500)

Shawn Matsumoto
State University of New York College of Optometry
(supported by a bequest from the Galina Family

2023 Scholarship Awardees

Hannah Payne Morrison

Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship Winner ($10,000)

Hannah Payne Morrison
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Scholarship generously supported by EssilorLuxottica

Sara Masood

Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship for Education Winner ($2,500)

Sara Masood
New England College of Optometry
Scholarship generously supported by Optovue

Eunice Hwang

Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship Winner ($2,500)

Eunice Hwang
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Scholarship generously supported by a bequest from Dr. Seymour Galina


2025 Golden Opportunity Award Applications Open

Dream of owning your own independent practice? Doctors of Optometry can apply through January 21, 2025.- Deadline Extended

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