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STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Some state governments have set up scholarship and loan funds for resident students to continue their higher education, either within the state, or out of state. It is suggested that a student write directly to the Department of Education, of the state he is a resident, to leam if the state offers scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE
FROM AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
STATE ASSOCIATIONS, STATE WOMEN'S
AUXILIARIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

ALABAMA

(Contact The Alabama Optometric Association, Department of Public Information, P.O. Box 441, Aliceville, Alabama.)

Scholarships

Alabama Optometric Association

The Alabama Optometric Association conducts a campaign for collection and sale of old gold with proceeds going to college scholarships. Individuals also contribute to various scholarship funds and the Better Vision Program of the University of Houston provides the Alabama Association with one scholarship. The Alabama Optometric Association will award a $500.00 scholarship for use at the commencement of the first year of optometry college to a senior student in the State of Alabama. ARKANSAS

The Arkansas Optometric Association has an Emergency Loan Fund which is administered by the Executive Board of the Arkansas Optometric Association. Loans are usually available quickly for tuition and fees. The loan fund has not been designated as a full degree loan program. There are limitations as to the amount each student may borrow. Students who are inter ested may contact: Arkansas Optometric Association, P.O. Box 188, Osceola, Arkansas.

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Arkansas Optometric Association plans to offer a scholarship for 1964-65. It will be awarded not later than September 1, 1964.

The Auxiliary gives a $250 scholarship and the colleges of the student's choice (by previous arrangements with the colleges) matches the $250 making a total of $500 available. For information contact: Mrs. Milton E. Webb, Box 346, Blytheville, Arkansas.

ARIZONA

(For information on scholarships contact: Dr. Richard O'Heren, 1000 Apache Blvd., Tempe, Arizona 85281)

CALIFORNIA

(Contact California Optometric Association, 926 "J" Building, Suite 810, Sacramento, California.)

Scholarships

Central California Society Annual Scholarships

Scholarships in the value of $50 each are available for pre-
optometry study at Fresno State College, Fresno City College,
Porterville College, College of Sequoias (Visalia), Coalinga
College, and Reedley College.

Woman's Auxiliary to the Central California Society

$100 scholarship for a student entering optometry school. Woman's Auxiliary to the California Optometric Association

Two $200 annual awards, one each at the University of California School of Optometry and Los Angeles College of Optometry, to fifth year students in optometry.

Loan Funds

Woman's Auxiliary to the California Optometric Association

Available to senior students at Los Angeles College of Optometry and University of California. Students must be a resident of California for five years.

FLORIDA

(Contact Florida Optometric Association, Suite 326, 308 Tampa Street, Tampa 2, Florida.)

Scholarships
State of Florida

Five annual scholarships up to $4,000 each for four years' attendance at accredited college of optometry. Available upon completion of pre-optometric requirements and acceptance by college. Recipients must be a resident of Florida no less than five years. Must agree to practice in locale designated by State Board. (Apply Florida State Board of Optometry, 202 North Howard Avenue, Tampa 6).

Loan Funds

Seymour G. Schneider Memorial Fund

(See Illinois College of Optometry)

Florida Optometric Association Loan Fund

Limited short-term emergency loans, when funds are available, to optometry students.

GEORGIA

(Contact the Georgia Optometric Association, 3272 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 18, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.)

Scholarships

IDAHO

Georgia Optometric Association and the Woman's Auxiliary to the Georgia Optometric Association.

One $500 scholarship is awarded for the first year of study at a school or college of optometry. Applicants judge on scholarship, character, financial need and leadership. Recipient shall practice for at least three years in Georgia upon licensing. An essay of not more than 1,000 words on "Why I Want to be an Optometrist" must accompany the application.

(Contact Idaho Optometric Association, 427 No. Arthur, Pocatello, Idaho.)

Scholarships

The Idaho Optometric Association

A $500 scholarship award is made to an Idaho high school

senior for use during his first year of enrollment in one of the following optometry schools: Illinois College of Optometry, Los Angeles College of Optometry, or Pacific University School of Optometry.

ILLINOIS

(Contact the Illinois Optometric Association, 3546 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois.)

Scholarships

Illinois Optometric Association

Full tuitional scholarships to Illinois College of Optometry cover three years of professional study, $800 each year. Total commitment of Illinois Optometric Association for a year is $2,400.

INDIANA

(Contact the Indiana Optometric Association, 419 Bankers Trust Bldg., Indianapolis, Indiana.)

Scholarships

IOWA

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Indiana Optometric Association, in co-operation with the National Auxiliary Scholarship Program of the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Optometric Association, offers a $200 scholarship each year to an Indiana student to be selected from applications received not later than April 1. A special committee of three outstanding persons will determine the winner. Selection will be based on academic performance and ability; evidence of good character, personality, leadership, evidence of financial need; and sincerity of interest in optometry

as a career.

The sum of $200 will be paid to the optometry school or college of the winner's choice upon matriculation. At several of the optometry schools the winner of this scholarship will be eligible for further special fee and tuition considerations varying in value up to $200.

(Contact Iowa Optometric Association, 723 Insurance Exchange Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.)

Scholarships

lowa Optometric Association

Two $500 scholarships

Women's Auxiliary to the lowa Optometric Association
One scholarship

KANSAS

(Contact Kansas Optometric Association, 820 Quincy, Topeka, Kansas.)

Scholarships

Kansas Optometric Association

One scholarship is awarded each year to a young man or woman that is a high school graduate. The scholarship provides for

tuition and fees for the years in optometry school. The recipient is selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

KENTUCKY

(Contact the Woman's Auxiliary to the Kentucky Optometric Association, Mrs. Henry Siegel, 602 Forest Hill Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky).

Scholarships

Woman's Auxiliary to the Kentucky Optometric Association.

Two $800 scholarships available at the direction of the Council on Public Higher Education for use through the Southern Regional Education Board at the University of Houston College of Optometry.

LOUISIANA

(Contact Mrs. Leon M. Reiss, President, Women's Auxiliary to the Louisiana State Association of Optometrists, 1705 Green Acres Road, Metairie, La.)

Scholarships

Women's Auxiliary to the Louisiana State Association of Optome

trists.

Funds available for scholarships for Optometric Students.

MARYLAND
Scholarships

Woman's Auxiliary to the Maryland Optometric Association

$250 scholarship to student from Maryland meeting scholastic requirements. Applicant must have completed pre-optometric requirements and been accepted by an Optometric college. Contact Mrs. Carole Rubin, 2510 Colebrook Drive, Hillcrest Heights, Maryland.

MASSACHUSETTS

(Contact Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, 101 Tremont Street, Room 603, Boston, Massachusetts.)

Scholarships

Massachusetts Society of Optometrists

Four $200 scholarships offered annually to worthy students who give promise of achievement in the study of optometry. Students who are awarded these scholarships are eligible for continued payment of the stated sum as long as they continue to maintain grade levels placing them in the upper half of their classes and they continue to demonstrate need for financial assistance. Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts and must signify their intention to practice within the Commonwealth.

MICHIGAN

(Contact Michigan Optometric Association, 321-22 Hollister Building, Lansing 8, Michigan.)

36-202 0-84

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