Access, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) Student Travel Grant

Provided by American Academy of Optometry (AAO)

May 31, 2026(13 days left)
$750
30–60 min

About this scholarship

The ACE Student Travel Grant is intended to enhance access to the Academy’s annual meeting for future optometrists who might be under-supported and had fewer opportunities for engagement in the Academy. Two $750 travel grant opportunities are available to support travel to Academy Meeting in Anaheim, CA, September 30-October 3, 2026.

Quick facts

Award amount

$750

Number of awards

2 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

May 31, 2026

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

3 listed

Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited school or college of optometry in the United States or Canada

Must be a current Student Member of the American Academy of Optometry

Self-identify as a member of a group that is under-supported, including but not limited to Black/African American, Hispanic/Latine, Native American/Alaska Native, underrepresented sexual orientation and gender identity, individual with a disability, or socioeconomic hardship

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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