The following scholarships are offered to incoming students. Once an offer of admissions is accepted, your application will be evaluated by our Admissions committee for consideration. The evaluation process will begin in December, and scholarships offers will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The award amounts vary based on the available funds each year.

CCO Academic Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence in their pre-optometry school studies, possess a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, a minimum science GPA of 3.2 or higher, and exhibit the ability to contribute significantly to the CCO community and the optometric profession.

CCO Achievement Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to candidates that, in addition to academic GPA, have demonstration of leadership in various areas and/or exhibit the ability to contribute significantly to the CCO community and the optometric profession.

Scholarships for Underrepresented Minorities
These scholarships were established to encourage students from underrepresented minority populations to pursue a career in optometry. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence in their pre-optometry school studies, and the ability to contribute significantly to the CCO community and the optometric profession.

Additionally, there are public scholarships and awards that are available to students who are currently enrolled at CCO. Please visit https://www.midwestern.edu//admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarships.