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  2011 AOF - Carl Zeiss Vision Fellowships 

Purpose 

To encourage talented persons to pursue full-time careers in independent optometric practice and leadership.

Award

One $5,000 award will be given to a student completing his/her third year at each of the schools and colleges of Optometry in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; nineteen (19) awards in total. In addition, each AOF - Zeiss Fellow will receive a travel fellowship to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry during his/her fourth year and first year after graduation.  All winners will be required to submit a W-8 form (international residents) or W-9 form (U.S. residents).

Eligibility

Open to all third year students (Class 2012) enrolled in a four year program at North American schools and colleges of optometry. If not already a member of the American Academy of Optometry, winners will be encouraged to apply.

Criteria

• Commitment to independent optometric practice
• Evidence of active participation in community &/or research with focus on ophthalmic optics or public health initiative
• Evidence of active participation in optometric student leadership and professional organizations

Application and Review Procedures 

SUBMISSION WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED! 

• A one-page essay written by the applicant on how the proliferation of new optometry programs might affect the future of independent optometry.
• A curriculum vitae including:       
  • Contact information
  • Education/training
  • Participation in optometric student leadership and professional organizations
  • Optometric professional and research experience
  • Honors and awards
• At the discretion of each institution, letters of recommendation from faculty, externship preceptors, administrators, and optometrists may be included

 

Application Submission Process and Deadline

Each institution must submit the slate of 3 - 5 applications electronically as a PDF or MS Word file and should include the words "ZEISS FELLOWSHIP (+institution name)" in the subject line of e-mail to: . 

Deadline is April 22, 2011!  Fellowship recipients will be notified summer 2011.

For additional information, contact Tracy Kitts, Foundation Coordinator at: 301-984-4734 or e-mail at:  

The 2010 Class of Carl Zeiss Vision Fellows:

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