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J. Pat Cummings Scholarship
The J. Pat Cummings Scholarship -
Until recently this scholarship was known as the ACUVUE® Eye Health Advisor Student Citizenship Scholarship. In 2009, following the tragic death of Dr Cummings, VISTAKON®, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., and the AOF decided that the scholarship should be renamed in his honor. This award is conferred annually to a second or third year optometry student at each of the North American Schools and colleges of optometry who best demonstrates the ideal eye care standards of practice. To qualify the recipient must demonstrate achievement in both academic performance and extra-curricular activities, along with other professional pursuits such as involvement with patients through internships, community service, and other volunteer activities.
Eligibility
Second or third year students attending a school or college of optometry in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are eligible.
Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship toward academic expenses and personalized plaque, one for each recipient for a total of twenty-two awards for 2011.
Purpose
To recognize outstanding contributions of student clinicians who best exemplify ideal eye care standards of practice.
Selection
The appropriate award selection committee at each of the schools/colleges of optometry will select the one student who meets the eligibility requirements and best demonstrates the qualities detailed in the criteria. AOF will not accept applications directly submitted by a student. Interested students should relay their desire for consideration to the award chair or financial aid representative at their institution.
Criteria
To select the one student who meets the eligibility requirements and best demonstrates achievement in both academic performance and extra-curricular activites, along with other professional pursuits such as involvment with patients through internships, community service, and other volunteer activities.
Recipients will best exemplify ideal eye care standards of practice, including: (a) the importance of eye health; (b) proper contact lens wear and care; (c) community service and volunteerism.
Submission and Deadline
THE WINDOW FOR ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS IS OPEN AUGUST 1st - OCTOBER 1st.
J. Pat Cummings Nomination Form
Nominations must be sent by a representative from each institution, electronically via e-mail and include the subject line: "Cummings Scholarship" to: by October 1, 2011.
For additional questions or information, contact Tracy Kitts, Foundation Coordinator, at 301-984-4734 or by e-mail at: 
an affiliate of the American Academy of Optometry
www.ezell.org
