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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

 

– STUDENTS IN ALBERTA & TERRITORIES –

 

The Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) is proud to provide financial support of students through scholarships, awards and bursaries to all accredited Opticianry Programs across Canada. Below you will find a list of the opportunities provided by the OAC, partners or sponsors of the OAC, and a link to opportunities provided by the educational institution itself.

We look forward to welcoming all students into the profession of Opticianry!
 
  • Optical Sciences - Eyeglasses – Entrance Bursary
    Available to Alberta students entering the Optical Sciences – Eyeglasses program at NAIT.  Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
  • Optical Sciences – Contact Lenses –Entrance Bursary
    Available to Alberta students entering the Optical Sciences – Contact Lenses program at NAIT.  Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.

Type:  Bursary

Value of Each Bursary:  $1,000

Total Number of Bursary: 2

Disbursement Year:  2026-2027

Program Area(s) Supported: Optical Sciences – Eyeglasses / Optical Sciences – Contact Lenses


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Submission period: JUNE 15 to August 10, 2026 
To apply, CLICK HERE   WILL OPEN ON JUNE 15, 2026
*Please click on the 'More Information' button below to learn more about this Scholarship.
Type: Scholarship
Value of Scholarship:  $1,000
Number of Scholarships:  1
Disbursement Year:  2026
Program Area(s) Supported: Optical Sciences – Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Criteria/Eligibility: Available to students within Canada (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident), who are enrolling in the Fall 2026 intake of Optical Sciences – Eyeglasses Year One, Semester One or Contact Lenses, Semester One with NAIT. Students must be enrolled in a full semester of courses. 

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brought to you by Transitions and the Opticians Association of Canada
Submission deadline: WILL RE-OPEN IN FALL 2026
Type: Scholarship
Number of Scholarships: 3
Value of Scholarships: $1,000; $1,500; $2,000
Disbursement Year: 2026-2027
Program Area(s) Supported: Dispensing Optician Program
Criteria for Award: Open to students enrolled in an Opticianry Program, Optometry Program or Optometric Assistant Program in Canada.

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