Provided by American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
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.
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
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
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