Opening Your Eyes Scholarship
Scholarships for Careers in Opticianry
The Vision Council Foundation furthers its commitment to advancing our industry workforce through the Opening Your Eyes Scholarship, a scholarship fund for students pursuing an associate degree in ophthalmic dispensing.
The Opening Your Eyes Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and career opportunities by providing $6,000 toward tuition and certification fees to students at the 16 participating schools within the United Opticians Association (UOA). Since its inception in 2021, our scholarship fund has impacted more than 35 students.
Scholarship Details
The Vision Council Foundation provides $6,000 scholarships and reimbursement of funds for certification and state exam fees to students pursuing an associate degree in ophthalmic dispensing at a number of accredited opticianry schools. In addition, scholarship recipients receive free registration and discounted continuing education at Vision Expo.
Testimonials
Since its inception in 2021, The Vision Council Foundation’s Opening Your Eyes Scholarship has impacted more than 35 students. Read some of their stories and learn more about their goals to make a difference in their communities.
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Learn more about opportunities to provide tuition support to opticianry students across the country.