CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY RECIPIENTS
The OAC, its partners and sponsors, pride themselves on supporting Opticians from the moment they enroll in their training programs and throughout their entire career. With this generous support, over $40,000 is available to provide financial support to students enrolled in Opticianry programs across Canada.
We are delighted to announce the following recipients of scholarships & bursaries for Fall 2023.
On behalf of the OAC, we wish you all much success in your training and your future as Licensed Opticians!
The Optical Group Business Enrichment Scholarship
Scholarships offered to NAIT students, covering the four (4) semester Eyeglasses Program, the two (2) semester Contact Lens Program, and associated tuition fees and textbooks.
· Recipients: Kiritharan S. (QC) & Emilie L. (BC)
Specsavers Scholarship
Scholarship offered to a NAIT student, covering the four (4) semester Eyeglasses Program, the two (2) semester Contact Lens Program, and associated tuition fees and textbooks.
· Recipient: Shabaz M. (ON)
Sandra Blanchette Memorial Student Scholarship
To continue the legacy of a very special individual, this scholarship provides $1000 in financial support to a student enrolled in Year One of the NAIT Eyeglasses or Contact Lens Program across Canada.
· Recipient: Alicia M. (ON)
Opticians Association of Canada Bursaries
Bursaries offering $1000 in financial support to students enrolling in the NAIT Optical Sciences Programs.
· Eyeglass Year One Recipients: Katelyn D. (BC) & Monise O. (NB)
· Eyeglass Year Two Recipient: Kylie M. (NL)
· Contact Lens Recipient: Hayat B. (ON)
Ontario Opticians Association Bursaries
Bursaries offering $500 in financial support to Ontario students enrolling in the NAIT Optical Sciences Programs.
· Eyeglass Year One Recipient: Michelle B.
· Eyeglass Year Two Recipient: Man Yee Pauline L.
· Contact Lenses Recipient: Jessica S.
To learn more about the above opportunities and additional financial support offered to students through the OAC, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/3Ayk3OV
