Through SPIE has distributed over $2.8 million in scholarships to 1,233 students across 86 countries.
SPIE will be awarding over $320,000 in 2010 with individual scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $11,000.
All students studying worldwide in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline are eligible to apply.
SPIE scholarships are open to full- and part-time students.
All scholarship applications are judged on their own merit based on the experience and education level of the individual student.
High school (pre-university/secondary school) and 1st/2nd year college undergraduate, post-secondary students are encouraged to apply and will be judged relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply, students must:
For more scholarship information and application, see: SPIE Scholarships Website
Scholarship 2026/27
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Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2026 - 27
PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded!
Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2026/2027
Funding for Entrepreneurs 2026/2027
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