National Vision Announces Optometry Students Selected to Win $7,000 in Scholarships
National Vision announced the winners of its 2024 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships, awarding a total of $7,000 to three optometry students. These scholarships recognize the students' essays on the role of optometrists in providing affordable eye care. The winners are Jerbrea Powell ($4,000), Victoria Laws ($2,000), and Baldemar Torres ($1,000).
The awards were presented at the National Optometric Association Convention in Philadelphia, emphasizing National Vision's commitment to supporting future optometrists, particularly in underserved communities. Their insightful assessments and community involvement distinguished them as scholarship recipients.
National Vision ha annunciato i vincitori delle borse di studio 2024 dell'Associazione Nazionale degli Studenti di Optometria (NOSA), assegnando un totale di 7.000 dollari a tre studenti di optometria. Queste borse di studio riconoscono i saggi degli studenti sul ruolo degli optometristi nella fornitura di cure oculari accessibili. I vincitori sono Jerbrea Powell (4.000 dollari), Victoria Laws (2.000 dollari) e Baldemar Torres (1.000 dollari).
I premi sono stati consegnati durante la Convenzione dell'Associazione Nazionale degli Optometristi a Philadelphia, sottolineando l'impegno di National Vision nel supportare i futuri optometristi, in particolare nelle comunità svantaggiate. Le loro valutazioni perspicaci e il coinvolgimento nella comunità li hanno distinti come destinatari delle borse di studio.
National Vision anunció los ganadores de sus becas 2024 de la Asociación Nacional de Estudiantes de Optometría (NOSA), otorgando un total de $7,000 a tres estudiantes de optometría. Estas becas reconocen los ensayos de los estudiantes sobre el papel de los optometristas en la provisión de atención ocular asequible. Los ganadores son Jerbrea Powell ($4,000), Victoria Laws ($2,000) y Baldemar Torres ($1,000).
Los premios se presentaron en la Convención de la Asociación Nacional de Optometría en Filadelfia, enfatizando el compromiso de National Vision con el apoyo a los futuros optometristas, especialmente en comunidades desatendidas. Sus evaluaciones perspicaces y su participación comunitaria los distinguieron como beneficiarios de la beca.
내셔널 비전은 2024년 국가 시력 학생 협회(NOSA) 장학금의 수상자를 발표하며, 총 7,000달러를 세 명의 눈 치료 학생에게 수여했습니다. 이 장학금은 저렴한 시력 관리 제공에서의 안과 의사의 역할에 대한 학생들의 에세이를 인정합니다. 수상자는 Jerbrea Powell(4,000달러), Victoria Laws(2,000달러), Baldemar Torres(1,000달러)입니다.
수상식은 필라델피아에서 열린 국가 안과 협회 컨벤션에서 진행되었으며, 특히 저소득 커뮤니티의 미래 안과 의사 지원을 위한 내셔널 비전의 헌신을 강조했습니다. 그들의 통찰력 있는 평가와 지역 사회 참여가 그들을 장학금 수혜자로 만든 점이 돋보였습니다.
National Vision a annoncé les lauréats de ses bourses d'études 2024 de l'Association nationale des étudiants en optométrie (NOSA), attribuant un total de 7 000 $ à trois étudiants en optométrie. Ces bourses reconnaissent les essais des étudiants sur le rôle des optométristes dans l'offre de soins oculaires abordables. Les lauréats sont Jerbrea Powell (4 000 $), Victoria Laws (2 000 $) et Baldemar Torres (1 000 $).
Les prix ont été remis lors de la Convention de l'Association nationale des optométristes à Philadelphie, soulignant l'engagement de National Vision à soutenir les futurs optométristes, en particulier dans les communautés mal desservies. Leurs évaluations perspicaces et leur implication communautaire les ont distingués en tant que récipiendaires des bourses.
National Vision gab die Gewinner seiner 2024 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) Stipendien bekannt und vergab insgesamt 7.000 Dollar an drei Optometrie-Studenten. Diese Stipendien würdigen die Essays der Studenten über die Rolle der Optometristen bei der Bereitstellung erschwinglicher Augenpflege. Die Gewinner sind Jerbrea Powell (4.000 Dollar), Victoria Laws (2.000 Dollar) und Baldemar Torres (1.000 Dollar).
Die Auszeichnungen wurden auf der Convention der National Optometric Association in Philadelphia verliehen, was das Engagement von National Vision zur Unterstützung zukünftiger Optometristen, insbesondere in unterversorgten Gemeinschaften, betont. Ihre aufschlussreichen Bewertungen und ihr Engagement in der Gemeinschaft hoben sie als Stipendiat*innen hervor.
- Awarded $7,000 in scholarships to three optometry students.
- Supports optometry students focusing on affordable eye care.
- Recognized at the National Optometric Association Convention.
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Three National Optometric Student Association Members Chosen for Viewpoints on the Role Optometrists Play in Providing Access to Affordable Eye Care
National Vision, Inc., one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced the winners of its 2024 National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarships. Through the scholarship program, the retailer awarded a total of
Pictured from left to right: Powell, Laws, Torres (Photo: Business Wire)
"We continue to be inspired by the visionary thinking our NOSA applicants exemplify year after year, and this year’s class is no exception,” said Priti Patel, Chief Medical Officer, National Vision. “Ensuring access to quality care is at the heart of our mission, and our three winners have shown remarkable understanding and insight into the challenges we face in our field. More importantly, they demonstrate a passionate commitment to overcoming those challenges as they enter the profession."
The 2024 National Vision NOSA scholarship winners included:
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The 2024 National Vision NOSA scholarship winners were awarded their scholarships at this year’s National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention, held July 11 through July 14 in
National Vision established its NOSA scholarship program in 2015 to encourage students to continue their work in primary care, particularly in often-underserved minority communities. Every year, winners are selected based on the quality of their essay or video submissions and an assessment of their involvement in community service as well as optometric organizations.
“Selecting our winners is always a challenge, but these three students distinguished themselves through their well thought responses,” said Patel. “We look forward to their future contributions to our profession and their communities as they progress in their careers.”
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