Pollicove Memorial Scholarship
Foundation
Pollicove Memorial Scholarship
Demonstrating potential in precision optics manufacturing and lens design.
Application Dates
28 July 2025 - 26 September 2025Program Prize
US$4,000
Foundation
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
Submit your application at apply.optica.org
Important Dates
Opens 28 July 2025
Closes 26 September 2025
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
- In 500 words or less, describe your passion for the process of designing, fabricating and assembling optical components and systems.
- In 250 words or less, identify the impact receiving this grant would have on your research.
- GPA certification (Unofficial Transcript)
- Resume/CV
- One Reference Letter
If you have questions, please contact apply@optica.org.
Recipients
Cody Nelson
University of Arizona, United States (2024)
Andrew Howe
University of Central Florida, USA (2023)
Wenjun Kang
University of Arizona, USA (2023)
Tyler Peterson
University of Arizona, United States (2021)
Kelli 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
- Kathleen Richardson, University of Central Florida, CREOL
- Jessica DeGroote Nelson, Edmund Optics
