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Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Scholarship

Foundation

Harvey M. Pollicove Scholarship

Recognizing potential in precision optics manufacturing and lens design.

Application Dates
28 July 2025 - 26 September 2025
Program Prize

US$4,000

The Harvey M. Pollicove Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing studies/research in the field of precision optics manufacturing. Students at universities in the US are eligible to apply. 

Established in 2005, this program honors the work of Harvey Pollicove and was made possible by the generous contributions to the H.M. Pollicove Memorial Fund by Harvey’s friends and colleagues.


Application Information

How To Apply

Applications will be available at apply.optica.org

Important Dates

Opens 28 July 2025
Closes 26 September 2025

Applicant Requirements
  • Pursuing studies/research in a precision optics program/curriculum in the United States.
  • Intend to work in the optics manufacturing industry upon graduation.
  • Agree to complete and submit a scholarship report if selected.
Application Requirements
  1. One (1) page application letter which describes:
    • Your passion for the process of designing, fabricating, and assembling optical components and systems
    • How this scholarship will help advance your research/academic career
    • Your current plans, related to optics manufacturing, post-graduation
  2. CV/resume
  3. GPA certification (unofficial transcript)
  4. One reference letter

If you have questions, please contact apply@optica.org.


Recipients

Tyler Peterson
University of Arizona, United States (2021)
Kelli Kiekens
University of Arizona, USA (2020)
Nicholas Kochan
University of Rochester, USA (2019)
Juniyali Nauriyal
University of Rochester, USA (2018) 
Laura Coyle
University of Arizona, USA (2013) 
Peter McCarthy
University of Rochester, USA (2012) 
Nea Sample
Monroe Community College, USA (2011) 
Mark Ramme
University of Central Florida, USA (2010) 
Katie Schewrtz 
University of Arizona, USA (2009) 
Katherine Hasman
University of Rochester, USA (2008) 
  • Chris Dodds, Monroe Community College, USA (2017)
  • Kameron Tinkham, University of Rochester, USA (2016)
  • James Lewis, Monroe Community CollegeUSA (2015)
  • Antoine Lepicard, University of Central Florida, USA (2014)

2025 Selection Committee

Name Affiliation Country
Torben Brender Andersen Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co UNITED STATES
Jessica DeGroote Nelson Edmund Optics Inc. UNITED STATES
Matthew Werden Graham Oregon State University UNITED STATES
Eric Herman Synopsys, Inc UNITED STATES
Nicholas S Kochan Physical Sciences Inc. UNITED STATES
Kathleen A Richardson University of Central Florida, CREOL UNITED STATES
Katie Schwertz Optics Valley UNITED STATES
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