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John Kiel Scholarship

SPIE, The International Society for Optics and Photonics
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/17/2025
Closes: 2/15/2026

John Kiel 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 optics or optical engineering.

Win up to
$10,000
  • 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 or optical engineering at a college or university anywhere in the world.
  • Selection is based primarily on the applicant's potential for longterm contribution to the field of optics and optical engineering.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    Optical Engineering
    Affiliations
    SPIE, The International Society for Optics and Photonics

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