Beta Sigma Kappa Memorandum of Understanding:
BSK is proud to announce a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Council of Optometry (WCO)*. This MOU is to affirm the cooperation of the two organizations to develop international programs to advance educational curricula and to encourage student research. BSK and WCO have developed a joint program which will be announced early 2007.
*The mission of WCO is to enhance and develop eye and vision care worldwide
Our Memorandum of Understanding
Beta Sigma Kappa and World Council of Optometry Memorandum of Understanding
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Beta Sigma Kappa/World Council of Optometry Travel Fellowship:
Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) International Student Travel Fellowship
Information and Guidelines
In Partership with the World Council of Optometry (WCO)
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Purpose of BSK Travel Fellowships
To encourage, support and motivate international optometry student researchers. BSK’s mission is to promote research and to increase the body of scientific knowledge. The benefit of stimulating scientific curiosity and encouraging interest in the protocols and procedures of clinical research among students will ensure future researchers as well as teach students the art of critical analysis when reviewing reported studies.
Background
BSK is an international optometric honor society with 80 years of service to the profession of optometry. It has a twofold mission: 1) to promote and recognize academic excellence among optometry students and 2) to stimulate scientific attainment by funding optometry student research grants.
BSK Student Chapters currently exist at all optometry schools in the
Membership is based on scholastic excellence determined by academic grade point average or equivalent. Upon graduation, noteworthy practitioners who have made a distinct, signal contribution(s) to the profession are invited to join.
Eligibility
- Full-time enrolled international optometry student.
- Full-time enrolled international post-graduate optometry student.
- Letter of acceptance to present a paper or poster at the
- School/institution listed in the World Council Optometry Directory excluding
Applications
The BSK will evaluate all complete travel fellowship applications. Applications that remain incomplete after the deadline date will not be evaluated. With the application form, the student must include a copy of the meeting acceptance letter, a copy of the submitted abstract and a one-page statement. The President, Dean or Head/Chair of the optometry program must sign the application to ensure accuracy and confirmation of acceptance of the paper or poster for presentation.
Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision at least 4-6 weeks prior to the AAO meeting.
Travel cost up to $1000 US will be awarded.
One student will be funded per year to present and attend the AAO.
The award winner shall provide a BSK presentation to the students and faculty at his/her academic institution. BSK will provide assistance and a PowerPoint presentation for the session. The presentation will include the purpose of BSK and how it contributes to the advancement of the profession. Confirmation of the session must be provided, e.g. agenda with signature of the President, Dean or Head/Chair of the optometry program.
Applications can be downloaded here or at www.worldoptometry.org.
* Airfare and registration funds may be provided in advance if requested.