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How to reserve your AOA+ travel grant to Phoenix by the March 31 deadline

March 1, 2026

Phoenix is poised to welcome over a quarter of all optometry students nationwide for AOA+ in 2026 as the AOA resumes travel grant opportunities for this impactful event.

Tag(s): Inside Optometry, AOA News


Key Takeaways

  • 2,000+ travel grants will be awarded to optometry students, early career doctors and optometric educators to attend Optometry’s Meeting in Phoenix, June 17-20. Register for Optometry’s Meeting by March 31 to reserve your grant. 
  • The AOSA will host an informational webinar at 8 p.m., Monday, March 23, to discuss AOA+ travel grants, the event schedule and provide an exclusive Eyebot update. Sign up here. 
  • AOA+ in Phoenix promises impactful career readiness and professional development opportunities to orient future optometric leaders toward success—check out the schedule at a glance.
  • Make your case to attend Optometry’s Meeting with this customizable justification letter for you to download and share with your faculty.

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