Andrya Lowther
Awarded to a student in good academic standing and with a record of humanitarianism or service to the community. The recipient is a current third- or fourth-year student and is selected by the Awards and Honors Committee. ($500)
Brett Swanda
Awarded to an entering fourth-year student with an accumulative 3.2 GPA, who demonstrates financial need and the attitude and work ethic of Brett Swanda. ($600)
COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy by The College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Recognizes the COVD student member who is graduating and has demonstrated a strong interest and clinical skills in the area of vision therapy. (Plaque)
Jack Bennett Humanitarian Award by the Indiana Optometric Association
Recognizes distinguished contributions in service to humanity and the profession of optometry. The recipient is a current third- or fourth-year student who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, the dedication to community and professional service, and the humanitarian citizenship characterized by the late Dean Jack W. Bennett. Nominations are solicited from the third- and fourth-year classes as well as the faculty. The recipient is determined by the Awards & Honors Committee. (Plaque and recognition at the IOA Annual Convention in April)
James L. Short, O.D. and Patricia L. Short Award
Awarded upon graduation to a student in good standing who is entering private optometric practice, either as an individual or with a group of practitioners.
John P. Davey Memorial Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry
Outstanding paper on a clinical topic. Winner is selected by the Awards & Honors Committee. Deadline is approximately February 1. ($500)
Roy E. Denny Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry
Outstanding paper on a clinical topic. Winner is selected by the Awards & Honors Committee. Deadline is approximately February 1. ($500)
J. Thomas Eade, O.D. Fund
Preference of the donor is to support students involved in humanitarian optometric endeavors as it relates to their clinical experience.
Essilor Optical Corneal Reflection Pupilometer Award
Outstanding student based on nominations from faculty and dispensary staff. (Pupilometer and plaque)
William Feinbloom Low Vision Award by Designs for Vision, Inc
Excellence in low vision coursework and low vision clinic care. Submit low vision case report typically around February 1. (Plaque and low vision trial set valued at $2,500)
Heart of America Contact Lens Society
Applicant must have completed at least one contact lens class and submit a publishable paper on the topic of any aspect of contact lenses or optometry. He/she must also be a resident of one of the following states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, or Arkansas. Applicant must also submit a short essay on the topic of “Why I chose optometry as a profession,” along with three letters of recommendation. Deadline is around November 15. ($2,000 per national winner; five winners total)
Dr. Henry Hofstetter Scholarship Award
Awarded for leadership and service to their class. Nominations are solicited from fourth-year students by the Awards & Honors Committee around February. ($400 and plaque)
Dr. James O. Hormuth Scholarship
Awarded to a student with interest in ocular disease who has established a record of excellence as demonstrated by a combination of academic success as defined by a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher and engagement in the field of optometry.
David J. Kerko Low Vision Award by Winchester Optical Company
Student must have a grade of C or better in low vision and have had a rotation through a low vision clinic. Nominations by low vision faculty. (Corning Medical Optics Dem Kit of CPF filters)
David H. Kolack, O.D. Award by the family of David H. Kolack, O.D.‘69
Awarded to the graduating O.D. student with the highest grade point average at the end of seven semesters. ($1,250)
Marchon Eyewear Practice Management Award by Marchon
Outstanding clinical and dispensing skills. Nominations by clinical faculty and dispensary staff. Typically awarded around March 15. ($500 and plaque)
Silver Medal Award by Beta Sigma Kappa, the international optometric honor society
Awarded to the highest grade point average in the graduating class who is a current Beta Sigma Kappa member. (Engraved medallion)
Varilux Student Grant Award Program by Essilor of American and Varilux
Third- and fourth-year students submit case reports on patients with Varilux lenses. Maximum length is 2,000 words. Turn in papers to Office of Student Administration. Deadline is around March 1. ($1000 to IU winner and entry into national competition)
Vistakon Award of Excellence by Vistakon and the American Optometric Foundation
Excellence in clinical contact lens patient care and a commitment to serve the individual needs of patients. ($1000 and plaque)
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
One recipient each for second-, third-, and fourth-year classes. Must be a current or previous employee of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or an affiliated optometrist; have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrated financial need through a personal statement. Typically awarded October 1. ($1,000 to each of three recipients)
Antoinette M. Molinari Memorial Scholarship by the American Optometric Foundation
Awarded to an exceptional student with extraordinary financial need. Students from each school/college of optometry are eligible to apply every five years. Any OD student within the regionally accepted schools for that year may apply. The recipient is selected by the AOF. Deadline is March 1. ($5,000)
Alice J. Bennett Fellowship
Given to an Indiana student whose class rank is the highest for the third year class at the end of the fall semester and who has not received a class rank award. ($500)
Andrya Lowther
Awarded to a student in good academic standing and with a record of humanitarianism or service to community. The recipient is a current third- or fourth-year student and is selected by the Awards and Honors Committee. ($500)
Barbara (Bobbie) Abrams Scholarship in Optometry
Given to the third-year student who is ranked 4th in their class at the end of fall semester, third year. ($1200)
Charles R. Shick Scholarship
Awarded to the third-year student who received the highest grade in V666, confirmed by the faculty of record. ($600)
E.F. Wildermuth Foundation Harriet Slaughter Scholarship
Given to the third-year student who is ranked 1st in their class at the end of fall semester, third year. ($3000)
Jack W. Bennett Endowed Scholarship
Given to a third-year student who is in good standing and demonstrates financial need. The recipient is determined by the Awards & Honors Committee. Deadline is approximately April 1. ($2500)
Jack Bennett Humanitarian Award by the Indiana Optometric Association
This award recognizes distinguished contributions in service to humanity and the profession of optometry. The recipient is a current third- or fourth-year who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, the dedication to community and professional service, and the humanitarian citizenship characterized by the late Dean Jack W. Bennett. Nominations are solicited from the third- and fourth-year classes and faculty. The recipient is determined by the Awards & Honors Committee. (Plaque and recognition at the IOA Annual Convention in April.)
Dr. Seymour Galina Grant by the American Optometric Association
Third-year students are eligible to apply. Must submit a paper not exceeding 1500 words on the following topic: “The qualities I have developed through my financial planning/work experience during and/or before optometry school which I believe will be most useful to me establishing an ethical/professional optometric practice.” Applicant must exhibit financial need and submit through the Office of Student Administration; must also be an AOSA member in good standing. Deadline approximately January.
Heart of America Contact Lens Society
Applicant must have completed at least one contact lens class and submit a publishable paper on the topic of any aspect of contact lenses or optometry. He/she must also be a resident of one of the following states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, or Arkansas. Applicant must also submit a short essay on the topic of “Why I chose optometry as a profession” and three letters of recommendation. Deadline is around November 15. ($2,000 per national winner; five winners total)
John Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a third-year student who received the highest grade in V654, confirmed by the faculty of record. ($300)
Robert W. Bumbleberg
Given to the third-year student who is ranked 5th in their class at the end of fall semester, third year. ($1000)
Rogers W. Reading Endowed Award
Awarded to a third-year student who received the highest grade in V666, confirmed by the faculty of record. ($400)
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Scott Scholarship
Given to the third-year student that is ranked 2nd in their class at the end of fall semester, third year. ($1800)
Joseph Elmer Sidwell and Trula Sidwell Hardy Scholarship
Given to the third-year student that is ranked 3rd in their class at the end of fall semester, third year. ($1500)
Varilux Student Grant Award Program by Essilor of American and Varilux
Third- and fourth-year students submit case reports on patients with Varilux lenses. Maximum length is 2,000 words. Turn in papers to Office of Student Administration. Deadline is around March 1. ($1000 to IU winner and entry into national competition)
Vision Service Plan Scholarship
Five students demonstrating excellence in primary eye care services and also in the top half of the class are nominated by clinical faculty to compete. Nominees are interviewed by the Awards and Honors Committee and the committee selects two. ($4,000 and a plaque to each of the two recipients)
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
One recipient each for second-, third-, and fourth-year classes. Must be a current or previous employee of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or an affiliated optometrist; have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrated financial need through a personal statement. Typically awarded October 1. ($1,000 to each of three recipients)
Antoinette M. Molinari Memorial Scholarship by the American Optometric Foundation
Awarded to an exceptional student with extraordinary financial need. Students from each school/college of optometry are eligible to apply every five years. Any OD student within the regionally accepted schools for that year may apply. The recipient is selected by the AOF. Deadline is March 1. ($5,000)
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship
One recipient each for second-, third-, and fourth-year classes. Must be a current or previous employee of Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or an affiliated optometrist; have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrated financial need through a personal statement. Typically awarded October 1. ($1,000 to each of three recipients)
Antoinette M. Molinari Memorial Scholarship by the American Optometric Foundation
Awarded to an exceptional student with extraordinary financial need. Students from each school/college of optometry are eligible to apply every five years. Any OD student within the regionally accepted schools for that year may apply. The recipient is selected by the AOF. Deadline is March 1. ($5,000)
American Foundation for Vision Awareness—Indiana Affiliate
Awarded to a first-year optometry student who is an Indiana resident with intentions of practicing in Indiana, willingness to continue to serve the community’s vision and vision awareness needs, and has shown good academic progress. The recipient is selected by the Awards and Honors Committee. Recognition at the IOA Annual Convention in April. Deadline is approximately November 1. ($750)
Class of 1959 Scholarship
Given to the top entering student based on academic rank, and OAT scores. Renewable each year (maximum of four years), provided that the student maintains a 3.20 cumulative grade point average. ($300)
Paul Pietsch Scholarship
Awarded to the top student in Neuroanatomy. This is the student with the highest course grade in Ocular Biology. Faculty of record provides student name. ($500)
Antoinette M. Molinari Memorial Scholarship by the American Optometric Foundation
Awarded to an exceptional student with extraordinary financial need. Students from each school/college of optometry are eligible to apply every five years. Any OD student within the regionally accepted schools for that year may apply. The recipient is selected by the AOF. Deadline is March 1. ($5,000)
