AOA Foundation Announces 2026 Student Winners of the Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship and Inaugural Silhouette Scholarship

Published on March 2, 2026
ST. LOUIS—The AOA Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 student scholarships, including the Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship and the inaugural Silhouette Scholarship which is awarded in partnership with The Silhouette Group. Marliez Diaz Bravo will receive the Dr. Seymour Galina Scholarship and Madelynn Ebersole will receive the Silhouette Scholarship. These scholarships recognize outstanding optometry students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and dedication to advancing the profession, according to the announcement from the Foundation.
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