Pearle Vision will once again honor Dr. Stanley Pearle’s legacy and his commitment to education, leadership and community service through an optometry scholarship fund in his name. Each scholarship, valued at $5,000, will be awarded to one third-year student and one fourth-year student, providing a total of $10,000 in financial support for the academic year.
The Dr. Pearle scholarship program is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to support optometrists of the future, easing the financial burden of optometry school and making education more accessible. The scholarships are designed to support students who demonstrate excellence in their academic pursuits and commitment to the optical community.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
To qualify for the scholarships, applicants must:
- Be a third-year or fourth-year optometry student (class of 2025 or 2026) in good standing with the American Optometric Student Association and the American Optometric Association.
- Maintain good academic standing according to their school’s criteria.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, teacher or dean at their optometry school.
- Present a social media plan that serves as a public service announcement for patient-centered eye care.
- Applications will be accepted starting Monday, September 9, 2024.
- See more detailed information about the scholarship requirements and guidelines here.
“At Pearle Vision, we believe in investing in the future of optometry by fostering the next generation of optometrists,” says Gunjan Kumar, president of Retail Licensed Brands and Pearle Vision NA. “By offering these scholarships, we aim to reduce the financial barriers for students and encourage them to pursue their passion for optometry.”
Over the years, Pearle Vision has awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships and grants to optometry students.
