FOREA Orthoptic Student Scholarship Program
FOREA Scholarships are available to incoming second year and advanced standing students (graduating in 2022) enrolled in an American Orthoptic Council (AOC) or Canadian Orthoptic Council (COC) orthoptic/vision science accredited program. This merit-based funding is intended to support the development of highly capable orthoptic students by facilitating their participation in educational opportunities.
Students may apply for funding for expenses including, but not limited to:
- Matriculation in an Orthoptic Training Program
- Attendance at regional, national, or international Orthoptic meetings, including AAPOS, WSPOS, IOA or ISA meetings
- Tuition for online educational opportunities
- Other acceptable educational opportunities
The 2021 Student Application Cycle is now closed.
Congratulations to our 2021 FOREA Scholarship Winners!
$5000 Allison Richarchards
$2000 Mariah Kelti Hogan
$1500 Katie Tullar
$1000 Katrina Callus
$500 Veronica Ton, Gabriella Waldusky, Carly Triana, Kendra Ferguson, Kathleen Prior, Tiffany Ann Khan
Any questions can be addressed to:
Carole M. Panton CO, OC(C) at cpanton@gmail.com
Chair – FOREA Educational Scholarship Committee
