character from the State of Oregon and/or Washington. The W. E. McKnight Memorial Scholarship A $3,000 fund available for the purpose of providing scholarship aid to worthy students. The William Morgan Kent Memorial Fund Available fund of $3,400 to worthy students majoring in Social Science, who have successfully pursued studies in college in such field, for at least one year, preferably two years. The William Robertson Warren Memorial Award A $10,000 fund available to needy men students enrolled in the Pacific University Guild Scholarships Supported by the income from a fund of $5,000 to aid worthy students desiring to attend the University. Forest Grove Woman's Club Scholarship Offered annually to a woman graduate of the Forest Grove Union Phi-Beta-Tau Scholarships A scholarship of about $150 offered annually to one or more high school senior boys upon entering the University. A. H. Harding Memorial Fund The income from this fund provides scholarships for outstanding students. P. E. O. Sisterhood Scholarship Fund A $125 scholarship grant to apply on tuition for high school senior girls with high scholarship. Eastern Star Scholarship Fund $100 scholarships annually to women students who are members or daughters of members of the Order of the Eastern Star in Oregon. Scholarships are to be presented at the end of the junior year to worthy students in need of financial assistance for the senior year. Women students majoring in religious education will receive preference; however, the scholarships are not limited solely to this field. Price Memorial Scholarship This fund provides a scholarship each year for some deserving upper class student. Loan Funds Government Funds Recently allocated funds totaling about $17,000. The Pacific University Guild Loan Fund This fund now totals over $7,000. Available to junior and senior students. Blance M. Fuller Memorial Loan Fund This fund now totals $485, and is available for loan to students at any college level actively interested in the Christian program on the campus. Maude Brown Pendleton Loan Fund Total of approximately $2,700. Loans are available to all students. Daughters of the American Revolution Loan Fund This fund amounting to $900 is available to junior and senior students only. R. A. Booth Loan Fund This fund amounts to $790 and is available to all students. Ralph Moser Loan Fund This fund is available to students who need immediate financial assistance for a short period of time. Mayflower Loan Fund This fund amounts to $650. It is available to all students. Provides loans not to exceed $200 per year per student. This fund makes loans of not more than $300 to senior women PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (Contact Pennsylvania State College of Optometry, 6100 North Twelfth Street, Philadelphia 41, Pennsylvania.) Scholarships Three 4 year scholarships available to applicants who complete their pre-professional college work in a regionally accredited college or university, $850 each per school year. Any student: who has completed or will complete entrance requirements of the college prior to the beginning of the next academic year, is eligible to compete. Application must be submitted before May 1st of the entering year. The applicant must have a good scholarship record in high school and college, and be recommended by the dean or pre-professional advisor where he took his pre-professional work. Student Loans National Defense Education Act The College is a participant in the National Defense Education Act, Student Loan Program. Limited funds are available for loans to students under this program. There is a student loan fund administered by the Student Council, which provides small short term loans, interest free. A Divided Payment Bank Loan Program. SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (Contact Dr. Ina B. Cramer, Secretary-Treasurer, Southern College of Optometry, 1246 Union Avenue, Memphis 4, Tennessee.) Scholarships The college will match four scholarships in the amount of $250 per year when the initial award is made by a state auxiliary for a period of one year. Any such scholarship awarded by Southern College is for one year, and it may be made to a student of any classification. The college also awards for one year the following scholarships: (a) Two one-year scholarships in amount of $350 to students in the Junior class, and (b) Two one-year scholarships in amount of $450 to students enrolled in the Senior class. Student Savings Plan The Student Savings Plan enables the prospective student to save systematically for his professional education in optometry. He may open an account for as little as $25. Deposits of $10 or more may be made quarterly, monthly, or as frequently as desired. Interest at the rate of three per cent per year is paid for the time the money is on deposit, beginning the first day of the month following that in which the deposit is made. When the student enrolls, the money he has deposited plus interest earned is used to help defray college expenses. Total deposits, without interest, may be withdrawn at any time if it proves impossible for the depositor to attend the college. Loan Funds The college participates with a local bank in operating a student loan fund. The fund lends up to $500 per student in any one year. The basis for awarding scholarships and approving loans is: Financial need, good academic achievement, and good promise for future practice of optometry. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (Contact Dean, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley 4, California.) Scholarships and Fellowships General University Scholarships There are a number of scholarships which are granted by a Committee on undergraduate scholarships and by a committee on graduate scholarships. These are awarded on the basis of scholarship and need to any registered student at the University of California. Berkeley Tonometer Co. One $500 scholarship awarded to a fourth year student in the school of optometry. California Optometric Alumni Association Several scholarships available. $500 to graduating high school seniors. $450 to college pre-optometry students. $400 to students entering School of Optometry. $200-$400 to second and third year optometry students. High school awardees receive $50 at high school graduation, $50 at end of first year of satisfactory preoptometry work at accredited college, and $400 during first year at UC School of Optometry. Pre-optometry students receive $50 at end of first year of satisfactory work at accredited college, $400 during first year of optometry school. Entering students and second and third year students in School of Optometry receive four equal installments in October, November, March and April of academic year. Scholarship Committee accepts applications between February 1 and May 1. By May 15, all applicants notified of awards. Winners must signify acceptance by May 25. Katz and Klein Graduate Fellowship in Optometry $500 to fifth-year students in the School of Optometry on the Berkeley campus who have been California residents for at least three years, and who have shown outstanding academic, clinical, and professional potential in the field of optometry. Ralph S. Minor Memorial Scholarship $400 to a School of Optometry student. Scholarship awarded from special funds collected by the Optometry Alumni Association and granted on scholarship and professional promise. Nonresident Scholarship One $250 scholarship grant to be awarded to an entering student based on need and scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Dean of Students of the University of California with the advice of the Dean of the School of Optometry. Ordinarily this scholarship will be granted to an out-of-state student and will be used to match scholarships granted by out-of-state agencies such as optometric associations, women's auxiliaries, etc. Schneider, George L. Memorial Scholarship One $500 grant to fifth-year students of exceptional scholarships and potential ability as clinicians, who are candidates for an advanced degree (M.O.) in the field of optometry on the Berkeley campus. Women's Auxiliary to the California Optometric Association Fellowship $300 open to needy graduate students in optometry who have been residents of California for at least five years, and who show outstanding leadership and interest in optometry. Loan Funds General University Loans These are limited funds available for loan to needy students by the University. These loans are administered by the Dean of Students. National Defense Student Loan Funds Loans up to a maximum of $1,000 per year for a total of $5,000 are available for full-time needy students. These loans are administered by the Dean of Students of the University of California. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (Contact University of Houston, College of Optometry, Houston 4, Texas.) Scholarships Better Vision Scholarships $500 tuition awards for first year optometry students for the University of Houston. At least one scholarship will be given to a qualified applicant in each of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. In addition, there will be at least one Better Vision Scholarship specifically designated for women students. 36-202 0-64 8 The recipient will be selected on the basis of financial need, scholastic ability, and admission to the University of Houston, College of Optometry. All that is required is an approved admission which can be granted conditionally upon completing the remainder of your pre-optometry courses. While grades are a consideration and a C average is required for admission to the College of Optometry, financial need and overall ability of the applicant weigh heavily. If any state listed above does not have a qualified applicant by August 15, the Faculty Scholarships Committee will consider applicants from other states for the scholarship. The Foundation for Education and Research in Vision Offers 4 scholarships of $200 each. Unrestricted Scholarships These are offered by the University and optometry students may apply. William J. Kuhlman Memorial Scholarship $200 to a College of Optometry student. Scholarship awarded from income from bequest by Dr. William J. Kuhlman. Loan Funds Education Funds Plan Provides funds to meet any or all costs of an education. Repayment is by convenient monthly installments. National Defense Student Loan Program Full-time students or prospective full-time students are eligible to apply. Students may borrow up to $5,000 at the rate of $1,000 per year, based on financial need, ability to do college work and character. Repayment of loans must begin one year after ter mination or graduation. Loans bear simple interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 3% per year. Total loans and interest thereon must be repaid within 10 years after termination or grad uation. University Loan Funds Any student who has established a satisfactory academic record for at least one year at the university and who has a good financial record is eligible for a loan. Loans are made for a term of one to three months depending upon the amount borrowed. A few long-term loans are made to students of upper class standing, subject to repayment during the summer or after graduation. Dames Loan Fund Fund established by University of Houston Dames Club to provide needy and deserving students with the opportunity to borrow up to $50 to meet emergencies. These loans are to be repaid monthly (installments) with no interest. |