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OD Program: Financial Assistance Scholarships and Awards Indiana University School of Optometry |
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Optometry-Related Awards Most awards and cash prizes are one-time funding. Some are offered by national and state organizations, and some are offered by the ophthalmic industry. Some require academic excellence, some require proficiency in a particular area such as contact lenses, and some require a paper on a specific topic. A complete listing of awards, honors, and scholarships is available as a downloadable PDF file. Copies are available by request to the Office of Student Administration at iubopt@indiana.edu. You are also encouraged to use the free national scholarship search for other outside scholarships available online at: www.fastweb.com. You will receive all pertinent information on scholarships for which you may qualify.
Most of the awards listed above are available only to students who are US citizens. University Graduate School Awards and Funding
State Contracts Residents of Kentucky and Nebraska may qualify for a state contract seat in the entering class. The IU School of Optometry historically has had three seats for students from each state. Contract availability is subject to change as state legislatures annually review budget expenditures. A Kentucky or Nebraska student who is admitted to the Doctor of Optometry program does not automatically receive a contract. For contract seat consideration, applicants should submit the OD application and materials no later than December 1st prior to the year of entry. The Committee on Admissions will review objective and subjective application information/interview results in determining contract recipients. The current Kentucky contract covers the difference between resident and nonresident tuition fees for 4 years, while the current Nebraska contract provides a set amount of support for each of the four years of optometry school. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must provide proof of residency in one of these states. Interested applicants should contact one of the following:
Students attending public Kentucky colleges/universities should contact their Registrar's office to request a letter of residency verification. Students who attend private Kentucky schools, attend out-of-state colleges, or have already graduated from a Kentucky public college/university can download the residency application form at cpe.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/24758B11-5A86-4022-A02E-C3CC2AD84992/0/ApplicationResidencyDetermination_20050415.pdf. Health Professions Scholarship Program These military scholarships provide full tuition and reimbursement for required books, equipment, and school fees in addition to a monthly living stipend. Four-, 3-, and 2-year scholarships are available. Contact information
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URL: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/programs/od/fa/awards.htm Revised: January 14, 2009 | |
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