Kentucky Optometry Scholarship

The Optometry Scholarship program provides eligible Kentucky residents the opportunity to attend a participating school of optometry to become certified practitioners who render medical service to the Commonwealth.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for an Optometry Scholarship, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be a Kentucky resident.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a participating institution in a program of study that leads to a doctor of optometry degree.
  • A student may submit a scholarship application prior to being accepted for enrollment. However, it is recommended applicants take steps to be accepted at a participating institution prior to the December 1 deadline.
• Have no past-due financial obligations to KHEAA or to any Title IV program.

Participating Institutions

The institutions that are eligible for participation in the Optometry Scholarship program are as follows:

• Kentucky College of Optometry
• Indiana University College of Optometry
• Southern College of Optometry
• University of Alabama Birmingham College of Optometry