Earning a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis is an investment in both your future and yourself. A variety of financial support options—including scholarships, loans, tuition reductions, and loan forgiveness programs—are available to help make your optometric education accessible and affordable.
The College of Optometry offers a variety of scholarships to support students throughout their academic journey. Scholarship opportunities vary in award amounts and eligibility criteria.
Through the generous support of our alumni, friends, and industry partners, the UMSL College of Optometry is proud to offer a wide range of internal scholarship opportunities for our students.
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A.M. Skeffington Memorial Scholarship
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Anne C. Ream, O.D. Scholarship in Optometry
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Bellingrath Scholarship in Optometry
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CIBA Vision Optometric Leadership Scholarship
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Dr. William R. Jackson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
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Jack W. Bennett, O.D. Scholarship
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Kenneth J. Kolesa Memorial Optometry Scholarship
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Mary M. Gilbert Scholarship in Optometry
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Midland, Ozarks and Sutherlin Opticals Scholarship in Optometry
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Missouri Optometric Foundation Scholarship
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Optometry Alumni and Friends Scholarship
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Robert A. Koetting Scholarship for Beginning Fourth Year Students
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Terry Ingraham Scholarship
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VSP Vision Care Scholarship
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Women in Optometry Scholarship
To explore available options, visit the Academic Works webpage and search for "Optometry" to view and apply for scholarships.
Military Health Professions Scholarship Program
Current students, who are eligible, can apply for scholarships funded by branches of the US Military. Some awards can cover 100% of costs including tuition and living expenses. Military service is required after graduation. For more information, please see links below:
Employer Loan Repayment Programs
These external programs, not affiliated with UMSL College of Optometry, are offered by employers who wish to invest in your future by assisting with student loan repayment. Many opportunities are specifically designed for second-, third-, and fourth-year students. For details and eligibility requirements, please contact the program directly.
