STENBERG 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 Bursary For more information, CLICK HERE Type: Bursary Value of Each Bursary: $500.00 Number of Bursary: 2 Disbursement Year: 2023-2024 Program Area(s) Supported: Optician Criteria/Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Optician program at Stenberg College. Stenberg College Selection Committee shall make selection of the recipient. |
| 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: Optician Diploma Program (Students enrolled/enrolling in Spring and Fall 2023 intake, Semester One) 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 (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.
