The Eichenholz-SPIE Photonics Technician Scholarship is intended for students enrolled or planning to enroll in a laser, optics, or photonics technician associate or certificate program.
Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to support tuition and fees, textbooks, computer, or computer upgrade, and supplies and equipment needed for courses of instruction. Scholarship winners will receive a one-year complimentary SPIE student membership.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a laser, optics, or photonics technician associate or certificate program in 2025.
Applicants must submit:
- Your school and technician program
- Unofficial academic transcript
- Resume
- Personal essay detailing your motivation for becoming a technician and your career goals
- Two recommendations
An SPIE account is required to apply.
If you have problems signing in or creating an SPIE account, or have questions about the scholarship application process, please contact customerservice@spie.org or scholarships@spie.org
All applicants will be notified of the results by email.
Incomplete applications will be removed from consideration.