How much funding does Optica Women Scholars provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Optica Women Scholars?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Optica Women Scholars?

Eligible applicants: Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or Master's student at a university; Undergraduate Student: have a major in optics, physics, chemistry, math or engineering and a demonstrated interest in optics and photonics; Masters Student: have a major and/or concentration in optics or photonics demonstrated with your research and coursework.

Optica Women Scholars

OSA Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Women STEM Education Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or Master's student at a university
Undergraduate Student: have a major in optics, physics, chemistry, math or engineering and a demonstrated interest in optics and photonics
Masters Student: have a major and/or concentration in optics or photonics demonstrated with your research and coursework

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.optica.org/foundation/opportunities/scholarships/optica_women_scholars/)._
Self-identify as a woman
Demonstrate academic potential (GPA, publications, references, other awards/merits)
Program requirements recognize and exclude career breaks from timelines (eg, eldercare; maternity or paternity leave)

Overview

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.

Optica Women Scholars

20 Optica Women Scholars are selected annually and receive a merit and need-based grant. In addition to the funding, scholars gain access to our global network of mentors and the supporting companies.

Program Prize

US$10,000
One-year Optica Student Membership
Access to mentorship platform and connection with a mentor

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Self-identify as a woman.
Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or Master's student at a university.
Undergraduate Student: have a major in optics, physics, chemistry, math or engineering and a demonstrated interest in optics and photonics.
Masters Student: have a major and/or concentration in optics or photonics demonstrated with your research and coursework.
Demonstrate academic potential (GPA, publications, references, other awards/merits).
Program requirements recognize and exclude career breaks from timelines (eg, eldercare; maternity or paternity leave).

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