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2016 Students of Vision Scholarship Program Applications Now Accepted

Students of vision_logoLAS VEGAS – Transitions Optical, Inc. is partnering with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) to support the next generation of eye care professionals through the 2016 Students of Vision Scholarship Program. Opticianry, optometry and paraoptometric students from across Canada are all eligible to apply for the chance to win the top prizes of $2,500, $1,500 and $500.

To enter, applicants must develop a project in the form of an essay, presentation or video that demonstrates how, as future eye care professionals, they will educate patients and research the best optical lens solutions to make sure they are protected against harmful blue light and UV. A flyer detailing the scholarship program challenge can be found at TransitionsCanadaPRO.ca/StudentsofVision.

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges against on the following criteria: creativity, strategic thinking and ethics.

All submissions should be sent to StudentsofVision@Transitions.com by December 2, 2016. The winners will be announced on December 16, 2016.

Click HERE to read full press release.

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