DOUGLAS COLLEGE
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) is proud to provide financial support of students through scholarships, awards and bursaries to all accredited Opticianry Programs across Canada. Below you will find a list of the opportunities provided by the OAC, partners or sponsors of the OAC, and a link to opportunities provided by the educational institution itself.We look forward to welcoming all students into the profession of Opticianry!
| Opticians Association of Canada Award of Distinction For more information, CLICK HERE Type: Award Number of Awards: Varies Combined Value of Awards: $1,000 Disbursement Year: 2023 (Annual selections are made in April based on eligibility criteria met during previous Winter semester) Program Area(s) Supported: Dispensing Optician program Criteria for Award: The purpose of this award is to reward students enrolled in the Dispensing Optician program at Douglas College who are engaged in the Dispensing Optician culture of community and volunteering. Douglas College Dispensing Optician Selection Committee shall make selection of the recipient(s). |
| Abdeali Kamrudin Award Submission period: NOW CLOSED For more information, CLICK HERE To apply, CLICK HERE Type: Award Number of Awards: 1 Value of Awards: $1,500 Disbursement Year: 2023 Program Area(s) Supported: Dispensing Optician program (Students enrolled/enrolling in Fall 2023 term) Criteria for Award: Available to registered students residing in British Columbia who are enrolled in, or enrolling in, the first term or semester of an Opticianry Program offered through Douglas College, NAIT or Stenberg College. Students must be enrolled in, or enrolling in, a full course load. Awarded on the basis of community involvement and financial need. |
| Students of Vision Scholarship Program 2023 (brought to you by Transitions and the Opticians Association of Canada) Submission period: NOW CLOSED For more information, CLICK HERE Type: Scholarship Number of Scholarships: 3 Value of Scholarships: $500; $1,500; $2,500 Disbursement Year: 2023 Program Area(s) Supported: Dispensing Optician Program Criteria for Award: Open to students enrolled in an Opticianry Program, Optometry Program or Optometric Assistant Program in Canada. |
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Continuing Education
The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) has an extensive online continuing education library available to its members for use towards their professional learning requirements. The online library consists of electronic module articles as well as video modules. New content is consistently being added to the online library for the benefit of our members.
OAC members receive unlimited online modules per year as a benefit of membership.
