D.J. Lovell Scholarship

SPIE, The International Society for Optics and Photonics

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/17/2025

Closes: 2/15/2026

D.J. Lovell Scholarship provides financial assistance to entering or continuing undergraduate and graduate student members of SPIE, The International Society for Optics and Photonics who are preparing for a career in optical science or engineering.

Win up to

$11,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend college, current undergraduate students, and current graduate students.

Applicants must be society members majoring or planning to enroll full or parttime and major in optics, optoelectronics, photonics, imaging, or a related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) at a college or university anywhere in the world.

This award is presented to the highestranked applicant.

Financial need is not considered in the selection process.