The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) has announced the recipients of the 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarships. First, second, third, and fourth year students pursuing a Doctorate of Optometry degree are nominated by his/her institution for this scholarship. The students must be enrolled in a full-time course of study and must have a 3.0 (“B”) average for all course work taken thus far in optometry school.
The Vincent Salierno Scholarship is eligible for automatic renewal provided that the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and is enrolled in a full-time course of study leading to a Doctorate of Optometry degree. Continued eligibility shall be determined annually.
The 2016 Vincent Salierno Scholarship recipients are:
Sarah L. Vrotsos Southern College of Optometry
Stephanie N. Uchida Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Y Dau Nhu Phung Illinois College of Optometry
Monica Udaykumar Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Keller Hopkins University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry