fbpx

2016 Students of Vision Scholarship Program Applications Now Accepted

Students of vision_logoLAS VEGAS – Transitions Optical, Inc. is partnering with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) to support the next generation of eye care professionals through the 2016 Students of Vision Scholarship Program. Opticianry, optometry and paraoptometric students from across Canada are all eligible to apply for the chance to win the top prizes of $2,500, $1,500 and $500.

To enter, applicants must develop a project in the form of an essay, presentation or video that demonstrates how, as future eye care professionals, they will educate patients and research the best optical lens solutions to make sure they are protected against harmful blue light and UV. A flyer detailing the scholarship program challenge can be found at TransitionsCanadaPRO.ca/StudentsofVision.

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges against on the following criteria: creativity, strategic thinking and ethics.

All submissions should be sent to StudentsofVision@Transitions.com by December 2, 2016. The winners will be announced on December 16, 2016.

Click HERE to read full press release.

Featured Posts

Vision Expo display showing frames made by independent creators.

Independent Innovators: The Driving Force in Eyewear

Agility, authenticity, and partnerships give independent eyewear creators success in offering frame designs distinct from the major brands.

Learn More
Voila November-December 2024 AYA Luna

Ride the Wave of Style with Luna: AYAEyewear’s Cat-Eye Frame with a Purpose

AYA Eyewear introduces Luna, a chic cat-eye frame featuring colour blocking and a stunning humpback whale detail by artist Phil Gray.

Read more
Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual Faces of Glaucoma Campaign and Fundraising Challenge

Bausch + Lomb Corporation and Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing glaucoma, are launching the second annual “Faces of Glaucoma” campaign.

Read more
MIDO logo

Exhibition Layout: Changes and Developments at MIDO 2025

In 2025, the MIDO exhibition layouts will undergo significant changes to provide visitors with an even more engaging and innovative experience.

Read more
Illustration of a woman standing on an upward-pointing arrow, with clouds in the background. The image has been cropped above the woman's waist.

Visionary Women: Leaders in Eyewear & Eye Care

Discover the powerful stories of visionary women reshaping Canada's eyewear and eye care sectors. Join Optik in celebrating their leadership, innovation, and commitment to blending fashion with science, as they mentor the next generation and drive meaningful change in the optical industry.

Read more
Vision Expo display showing frames made by independent creators.

Independent Innovators: The Driving Force in Eyewear

Agility, authenticity, and partnerships give independent eyewear creators success in offering frame designs distinct from the major brands.

Learn More
Voila November-December 2024 AYA Luna

Ride the Wave of Style with Luna: AYAEyewear’s Cat-Eye Frame with a Purpose

AYA Eyewear introduces Luna, a chic cat-eye frame featuring colour blocking and a stunning humpback whale detail by artist Phil Gray.

Read More
Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual Faces of Glaucoma Campaign and Fundraising Challenge

Bausch + Lomb Corporation and Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing glaucoma, are launching the second annual “Faces of Glaucoma” campaign.

Read More
MIDO logo

Exhibition Layout: Changes and Developments at MIDO 2025

In 2025, the MIDO exhibition layouts will undergo significant changes to provide visitors with an even more engaging and innovative experience.

Read More
Illustration of a woman standing on an upward-pointing arrow, with clouds in the background. The image has been cropped above the woman's waist.

Visionary Women: Leaders in Eyewear & Eye Care

Discover the powerful stories of visionary women reshaping Canada's eyewear and eye care sectors. Join Optik in celebrating their leadership, innovation, and commitment to blending fashion with science, as they mentor the next generation and drive meaningful change in the optical industry.

Read More
Vision Expo display showing frames made by independent creators.

Independent Innovators: The Driving Force in Eyewear

Agility, authenticity, and partnerships give independent eyewear creators success in offering frame designs distinct from the major brands.

Learn More
Voila November-December 2024 AYA Luna

Ride the Wave of Style with Luna: AYAEyewear’s Cat-Eye Frame with a Purpose

AYA Eyewear introduces Luna, a chic cat-eye frame featuring colour blocking and a stunning humpback whale detail by artist Phil Gray.

Read more
Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual Faces of Glaucoma Campaign and Fundraising Challenge

Bausch + Lomb Corporation and Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing glaucoma, are launching the second annual “Faces of Glaucoma” campaign.

Read more
MIDO logo

Exhibition Layout: Changes and Developments at MIDO 2025

In 2025, the MIDO exhibition layouts will undergo significant changes to provide visitors with an even more engaging and innovative experience.

Read more
Illustration of a woman standing on an upward-pointing arrow, with clouds in the background. The image has been cropped above the woman's waist.

Visionary Women: Leaders in Eyewear & Eye Care

Discover the powerful stories of visionary women reshaping Canada's eyewear and eye care sectors. Join Optik in celebrating their leadership, innovation, and commitment to blending fashion with science, as they mentor the next generation and drive meaningful change in the optical industry.

Read more
Vision Expo display showing frames made by independent creators.

Independent Innovators: The Driving Force in Eyewear

Agility, authenticity, and partnerships give independent eyewear creators success in offering frame designs distinct from the major brands.

Learn More
Voila November-December 2024 AYA Luna

Ride the Wave of Style with Luna: AYAEyewear’s Cat-Eye Frame with a Purpose

AYA Eyewear introduces Luna, a chic cat-eye frame featuring colour blocking and a stunning humpback whale detail by artist Phil Gray.

Read more
Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb and Glaucoma Research Foundation Launch Second Annual Faces of Glaucoma Campaign and Fundraising Challenge

Bausch + Lomb Corporation and Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing glaucoma, are launching the second annual “Faces of Glaucoma” campaign.

Read more
MIDO logo

Exhibition Layout: Changes and Developments at MIDO 2025

In 2025, the MIDO exhibition layouts will undergo significant changes to provide visitors with an even more engaging and innovative experience.

Read more
Illustration of a woman standing on an upward-pointing arrow, with clouds in the background. The image has been cropped above the woman's waist.

Visionary Women: Leaders in Eyewear & Eye Care

Discover the powerful stories of visionary women reshaping Canada's eyewear and eye care sectors. Join Optik in celebrating their leadership, innovation, and commitment to blending fashion with science, as they mentor the next generation and drive meaningful change in the optical industry.

Read more