Foundation
Pollicove Memorial Scholarship
Demonstrating potential in precision optics manufacturing and lens design.
Application Dates
14 Jul 2023 - 18 Aug 2023Program Prize
US$4,000
Foundation
The Harvey M. Pollicove Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the field of precision optics manufacturing. Students at universities in the US are eligible to apply.
Established in 2005, this program honors the work of Harvey Pollicove and was made possible by the generous contributions to the H.M. Pollicove Memorial Fund by Harvey’s friends and colleagues.
Application Information
How To Apply
Visit apply.optica.org.
Important Dates
Opens 14 July 2023
Closes 18 August 2023
Applicant Requirements
- Be accepted or enrolled in a precision optics program/curriculm in the United States.
- Intend to work in the optics manufacturing industry upon graduation.
- Agree to complete and submit a scholarship report if selected.
Application Requirements
- In 500 words or less, describe your passion for the process of designing, fabricating and assembling optical components and systems.
- In 250 words or less, identify the impact receiving this grant would have on your research.
- GPA certification (Unofficial Transcript)
- Resume/CV
- One Reference Letter
Recipients
2023 POLLICOVE SCHOLAR
Wenjun Kang
University of Arizona, USA
2023 POLLICOVE SCHOLAR
Andrew Howe
University of Central Florida, USA
Past Recipients
- Andrew Howe, University of Central Florida, USA (2023)
- Wenjun Kang, University of Arizona, USA (2023)
- Scholarship not provided in 2022
- Tyler Peterson, University of Arizona, USA (2021)
- Kellie Kiekens, University of Arizona, USA (2020)
- Nicholas Kochan, University of Rochester, USA (2019)
- Juniyali Nauriyal, University of Rochester, USA (2018)
- Chris Dodds, Monroe Community College, USA (2017)
- Kameron Tinkham, University of Rochester, USA (2016)
- James Lewis, Monroe Community College, USA (2015)
- Antoine Lepicard, University of Central Florida, USA (2014)
- Laura Coyle, University of Arizona , USA (2013)
- Peter McCarthy, University of Rochester, USA (2012)
- Nea Sample, Monroe Community College, USA (2011)
- Mark Ramme, University of Central Florida, USA (2010)
- Katie Schwertz, University of Arizona, USA (2009)
- Katherine Hasman, University of Rochester, USA (2008)
Selection Committee
- Don Golini, SANICA Ventures
- James Sydor, Sydor Optics Inc
- Walt Czajkowski, APOMA
- Kathleen Richardson, University of Central Florida, CREOL
