AO cholarships in Optometry 1964-1965 American Optometric Association, Inc. 4030 Chouteau Avenue St. Louis, Mo. FOREWORD The A.O.A. Committee on Vocational Guidance gratefully acknowledges and expresses its appreciation to the various associations, societies, and institutions whose cooperation has made this compilation of optometric scholarships and loan funds possible. Designed especially for use by optometrists and vocational guidance personnel in counseling young men and women seeking a future in the profession of optometry, this booklet represents the status of optometric scholarships and loan funds as of this date. Any omissions or errors are unintentional and the Committee will welcome receiving any corrective information. April 30, 1964 Nelson F. Waldman, O.D. Vocational Guidance Committee 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 learn if the state offers scholarships. SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE 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- |