The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) recently announced the recipients of the 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarships, which are given to first through fourth year students pursuing a Doctorate of Optometry.
This year's recipients are:
- Sarah L. Vrotsos, Southern College of Optometry
- Stephanie N. Uchida, Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
- Y Dau Nhu Phung, Illinois College of Optometry
- Monica Udaykumar, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
- Keller Hopkins, University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry
Nominees for the Vincent Salierno Scholarship are nominated by their institution, and awardees must be enrolled in a full-time course of study with a 3.0 ("B") average for all course work taken thus far in optometry school.
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AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2016 VINCENT SALIERNO SCHOLARSHIPS
ORLANDO, FL (October 3, 2016) – The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) would like to announce the recipients of the 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarships. First, second, third, and fourth year students pursuing a Doctorate of Optometry degree are nominated by his/her institution for this scholarship. The students must be enrolled in a full-time course of study and must have a 3.0 (“B”) average for all course work taken thus far in optometry school.
The Vincent Salierno Scholarship is eligible for automatic renewal provided that the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and is enrolled in a full-time course of study leading to a Doctorate of Optometry degree. Continued eligibility shall be determined annually.
The 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarship recipients are:
- Sarah L. Vrotsos Southern College of Optometry
- Stephanie N. Uchida Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
- Y Dau Nhu Phung Illinois College of Optometry
- Monica Udaykumar Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
- Keller Hopkins University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry
The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) is a 501 (c) (3) philanthropic organization which develops and provides financial support for optometric research and education in vision and eye health to improve patient clinical care. The AOF is an affiliate of the American Academy of Optometry.
Source: American Optometric Foundation