Introducing Students of Vision Scholarship
Brought to you by Transitions Optical and the Opticians Association of Canada, the Students of Vision Scholarship Program supports the next generation of opticians, optometrists and optometric assistants.
2025 STUDENTS OF VISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Demonstrate how you will educate younger patients about the importance of protecting their eyes from UVA, UVB and blue-violet light in your coming role as an optical professional.
THE CHALLENGE
Demonstrate how you will recommend dynamic lenses to young adults.
As a future leader in the optical industry, demonstrate how you will inspire and educate young adults (ages 18–35) to choose dynamic lenses as part of their everyday eyewear. Today’s young adults’ live life in motion – shifting constantly between screens, sunlight, and indoor lighting. They value technology that keeps up with them and products that reflect their individuality. Dynamic lenses, like Transitions® GEN S™, are designed for this generation: they adapt instantly to changing light, enhance visual comfort, and elevate personal style. But many young adults still see photochromic lenses as something “for old people”. Your challenge is to change that perception.
To be eligible, you must either be currently enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year or registered for the upcoming 2026 school year.
Submit your project (or send any questions) to: StudentsofVision@Transitions.com.
* Projects must be submitted by: November 30,2025.
* Winners announced: January 2026
2024 STUDENTS OF VISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 2024 scholarship was inspired by “how you will educate younger patients about the importance of protecting their eyes from UVA, UVB and blue-violet light in your coming role as an optical professional”
The fact: Today’s younger generations are growing up in a digital age, spending significant time in front of screens and under artificial lighting. There is a lot of talk about digital device usage and blue-violet light, but what most people don’t know is that the sun is the largest singular source of blue-violet light, emitting over 100 times the intensity of electronic devices and screens. Submissions were reviewed by a panel of judges based on their demonstration of creativity, strategic thinking and ethics. Grand prize winner Forouzan Zare, a student optician at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), created a children’s book titled “Be a Vision Hero, Protect Your Eyes in Style” to inspire young readers to adopt healthy vision habits in an engaging and accessible way.
2nd price winner Natasha Reyes, a student optometrist at the University of Waterloo, produced a short video offering valuable statistics and insights on how optometrists can better educate patients about eye health.
Third prize winner Konan M’Boya Grâce Divine, an optics and eyewear student at the Cégep François Garneau, created a presentation that demonstrated an interaction between her and a young consumer where she gave a thorough explanation of how the eye works and the types of protection needed.
