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Boris P. Stoicheff Memorial Scholarship Grant

OSA Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a full-time graduate student studying astronomy, chemistry, electrical engineering, medical physics, or an optics, photonics, or physics related subject.
  • Leadership in a student association or other student organization or as a volunteer with Optica or CAPF

Other requirements

  • Have an accepted paper at FiO or CAP conference.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • Must be an Optica Student Member.

Overview

The Boris P. Stoicheff Memorial Scholarship, established by the Optica Foundation in 2011, honors the legacy of the renowned laser spectroscopist Boris P. Stoicheff. This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student demonstrating research excellence and significant service to the physics community. Applicants must have an accepted paper at the FiO or CAP conference and be full-time graduate students in relevant fields, showcasing leadership and community involvement.

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.
Stoicheff, an internationally renowned laser spectroscopist and former President of the OSA (1976) and CAP (1983-84).
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who has demonstrated both research excellence and significant service the society or the physics community. The scholarship rotates annually between the Optica Foundation (odd years) and CAP Foundation (even years).

Eligibility

Have an accepted paper at FiO or CAP conference.Be a full-time graduate student studying astronomy, chemistry, electrical engineering, medical physics, or an optics, photonics, or physics related subject.Demonstrate community service, which may include but is not limited to: leadership in a student association or other student organization or as a volunteer with Optica or CAPF.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be an Optica Student 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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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research

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