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Optometry Scholarship Program (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority)


Name: Optometry Scholarship Program (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority)

Award Amount: $15,000 per recipient (amount varies annually based on available funding)

Information and Eligibility:
The Optometry Scholarship Program, administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), provides financial support to eligible Kentucky residents pursuing a Doctor of Optometry degree at participating institutions. This program is designed to help meet the Commonwealth’s need for certified optometrists who provide essential medical and vision care services throughout Kentucky.

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Residency: Must be a legal resident of Kentucky.
  • Enrollment: Must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a Doctor of Optometry program at a participating institution.
  • Pre-Acceptance Applicants: Students may apply before being formally accepted but are encouraged to secure admission before the December 1 deadline.
  • Financial Standing: Must have no past-due financial obligations to KHEAA or any Title IV federal aid program.

Participating Institutions:

  • Kentucky College of Optometry
  • Indiana University College of Optometry
  • Southern College of Optometry
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Optometry

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the Optometry Scholarship application through KHEAA.
  • Provide documentation of residency and academic enrollment (or acceptance).
  • Ensure no outstanding financial obligations to KHEAA or Title IV programs.

Deadline:

  • Application Due: December 1

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