National Vision Awards $7,000 in Scholarships to NOSA Students for Eye Health Reflections

National Vision, Inc. has awarded $7,000 in scholarships to three optometry students through the NOSA program. The scholarships honored essays and videos exploring the connection between eye health and success in underserved communities. The recipients were celebrated at the National Optometric Association Convention in Columbus, Ohio. National Vision supports the mission of making eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, while also supporting future leaders in optometry.

National Vision Inc., a leading optical retailer, has awarded $7,000 in scholarships to three optometry students through its 11th annual National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) scholarship program. The scholarships recognize the students' dedication to community impact and vision equity, with a focus on the link between eye health and success in underserved communities [1].

The recipients, Dominica Dzakah, Antoinette Kanayo, and Monica Thu Do, were honored for their insightful essays and videos exploring the connection between vision health and educational and economic opportunities. The scholarships were presented at the National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention held in Columbus, Ohio, from July 17 to July 20, 2025 [2].

Dzakah, a student at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, emphasized the importance of advancing access to vision care in underserved communities. Kanayo, from the University of Houston College of Optometry, expressed her desire to serve communities that lack access to basic healthcare, including vision care. Thu Do, from UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science, highlighted the importance of compassionate and comprehensive care in empowering patients [3].

National Vision, with a mission to make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, has been supporting future leaders in optometry since 2015 through the NOSA scholarship program. The company operates four retail brands and an e-commerce website, serving customers across the United States [1].

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729262639/en/National-Vision-Celebrates-11-Years-of-Supporting-NOSA-Students-with-%247000-in-Scholarships
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/EYE/national-vision-celebrates-11-years-of-supporting-nosa-students-with-fp2wrh7yda0u.html
[3] https://www.visionmonday.com/eyecare/article/national-vision-celebrates-11-years-of-supporting-nosa-students-with-7000-in-scholarships/