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Scholarship Links - Due in February 2026

SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships

SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarships - $11,000 – 72 Awards (Deadline: Feb. 15, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled in a program related to the field of optics and photonics.
B) Be attending or planning to attend college or university in 2026.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28654/spie-optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships - $10,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: February 20, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school in the United States.
B) Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9544/vegetarian_resource_group_scholarships

Scholarship Links - Due March 2026

Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarships

Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarships - $5,000 – 3 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school in the United States.
B) Be wholly or partially of Italian descent.
Applications can be found by going to:

Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship

Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship - $10,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2026)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school.
B) Be a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit.
Applications can be found by going to: