SPIE is committed to supporting students on their academic journeys in optics, photonics, or other related fields. Browse the list of scholarships below to view details and application information.
SPIE scholarships are open to students located anywhere in the world who are studying optics, photonics, or related fields. Multiple scholarships are awarded through this program each year, including:
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The Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship supports the education of a graduate student studying in a field related to advanced lithography. One scholarship is awarded annually for US $10,000.
The 2024 application is open. Applications will be accepted until 6 October 2023.
The Joe and Agnete Yaver Memorial Scholarship is for SPIE Members and staff seeking further education that provides business knowledge required to facilitate the advancement and application of optics and photonics research and technology. One scholarship is awarded annually for US $10,000.
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Scholarship details
The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student engaged in optical design including lens design, illumination design, and computational optical design. One scholarship is awarded annually for US $7,500.
The 2024 application is open. Applications will be accepted until 28 February 2024.
The SPIE-BACUS Scholarship is for students who wish to work in the fields of photomask and microlithography manufacturing for the semiconductor industry. One scholarship is awarded annually for US $5,000.
The 2023 application closed on 15 August 2023. Thank you to all who applied.
The Jenoptik-SPIE Technician Scholarship awards four $3,000 scholarships to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a laser, optics, or photonics technician associate or certificate program in the state of Florida.
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Scholarship details
The Eichenholz-SPIE Photonics Technician Scholarship is intended for students enrolled or planning to enroll in a laser, optics, or photonics technician associate or certificate program. Four $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually.
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