The Harvey M. Pollicove Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing studies/research in the field of precision optics manufacturing. Students at universities in the US are eligible to apply. 

Established in 2005, this program honors the work of Harvey Pollicove and was made possible by the generous contributions to the H.M. Pollicove Memorial Fund by Harvey’s friends and colleagues.

Application Information

How To Apply

Apply Here

Important Dates

Opens 08 July 2024
Closes 09 August 2024

Applicant Requirements

• Pursuing studies/research in a precision optics program/curriculum in the United States.
• Intend to work in the optics manufacturing industry upon graduation.
• Agree to complete and submit a scholarship report if selected.

Application Requirements

1. In 500 words or less, describe your passion for the process of designing, fabricating and assembling optical components and systems.
2. In 250 words or less, identify the impact receiving this grant would have on your research.
3. GPA certification (Unofficial Transcript)
4. Resume/CV
5. One Reference Letter

Recipients

2024 POLLICOVE SCHOLAR

Cody Nelson

University of Arizona, USA

Past Recipients

• Cody Nelson, University of Arizona, USA (2024)
• Andrew Howe, University of Central Florida, USA (2023)
• Wenjun Kang, University of Arizona, USA (2023)
• Scholarship not provided in 2022
• Tyler Peterson, University of Arizona, USA (2021)
• Kellie Kiekens, University of Arizona, USA (2020)
• Nicholas Kochan, University of Rochester, USA (2019)
• Juniyali Nauriyal, University of Rochester, USA (2018)
• Chris Dodds, Monroe Community College, USA (2017)
• Kameron Tinkham, University of Rochester, USA (2016)
• James Lewis, Monroe Community College, USA (2015)
• Antoine Lepicard, University of Central Florida, USA (2014)
• Laura Coyle, University of Arizona , USA (2013)
• Peter McCarthy, University of Rochester, USA (2012)
• Nea Sample, Monroe Community College, USA (2011)
• Mark Ramme, University of Central Florida, USA (2010)
• Katie Schwertz, University of Arizona, USA (2009)
• Katherine Hasman, University of Rochester, USA (2008)

Selection Committee

• Don Golini, SANICA Ventures
• James Sydor, Sydor Optics Inc
• Walt Czajkowski, APOMA
• Kathleen Richardson, University of Central Florida, CREOL
• Jessica DeGroote Nelson, Edmund Optics