Student Scholarship Winners 2024-2023
Congratulations to these outstanding students!
2024 Scholarship Awardees
Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship ($10,000)
Faye Nie
Southern California College of Optometry
supported by EssilorLuxottica
Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship ($2,500)
Meagan Seufert
Pacific University College of Optometry
supported by Optovue
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
Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship Winner ($10,000)
Hannah Payne Morrison
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Scholarship generously supported by EssilorLuxottica
Dr. Larry J. Alexander Scholarship for Education Winner ($2,500)
Sara Masood
New England College of Optometry
Scholarship generously supported by Optovue
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
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New grant recipients are already embracing optometry and searching for new ways to elevate eye health across America.
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