Bennett Memorial Student Travel Grant
Funding Amount
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student of an educational institution of collegiate grade who is devoting more than half-time to studies within the institution at the time the paper was written
Other requirements
- _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.optica.org/foundation/opportunities/scholarships/jean_bennett_memorial_student_travel_grant/)._
- Apply at the time of paper submission
- Be the presenter of a paper or poster accepted at FiO
- Be a current member
Overview
_NOTE: To apply submit a paper to FiO+LS and opt into the competition prior to the deadline._
Optica Foundation
We cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators as they navigate advanced degree programs and become active members of research, engineering and business worldwide. The foundation also works to secure the endowments for Optica’s awards and honors programs. The foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Bennett Memorial Student Travel Grant
The Jean Bennett Memorial Student Travel grant was established in 2008. Jean Bennett was a highly decorated research physicist known for her contributions to the studies of optical surfaces and served as our first female president. In her honor, two grants of USD 1,000 are awarded to a student members presenting their work at Optica's annual meeting Frontiers in Optics (FiO+LS) in recognition of their research excellence.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
- Apply at the time of paper submission
- Be the presenter of a paper or poster accepted at FiO.
- Be a current member.
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student of an educational institution of collegiate grade who is devoting more than half-time to studies within the institution at the time the paper was written.
_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member._
What OSA Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
OSA Foundation Inc reported $778K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $108K
- Median grant
- $54K
- Range
- $7,500–$100K
- By dollars: Massachusetts 93%, Arizona 7%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Tucson, AZ.
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The University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
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$7,500
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Fields of Work
- Science research
- Academic enrichment
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