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Bennett Memorial Student Travel Grant

OSA Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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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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    Travel grant

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  • The University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

    Student grant

    $7,500

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Academic enrichment

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