National Vision Launches 2026-2027 Scholarship Program, Exploring the Balance Between Innovation and Human Connection
Business Wire•12/10/2026•08:04 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤National Vision offers $12,500 in total scholarships for 2026-2027 optometry students
- ➤First-place scholarship awards $7,500 to an eligible optometry student
- ➤Two runner-up scholarships provide $2,500 each
- ➤Applications close January 31, 2027, with winners announced March 1, 2027
Expert Statements
Alexander Smith, O.D., Head of Doctor Network at National Vision
“Innovation is creating exciting opportunities for the future of optometry, but the connection between doctors and their patients will always be fundamental to quality care.”
Alexander Smith, O.D., Head of Doctor Network at National Vision
“We want to hear from the next generation of optometrists about how they envision using new tools to enhance the patient experience while continuing to build the trust and personal relationships that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.”
National Vision Launches 2026-2027 Scholarship Program, Exploring the Balance Between Innovation and Human Connection
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