2026 Optical Advancement Grant

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Transitions Optical received a record number of entries from students across the U.S. It awarded two grants in the amount of $5,000 to optometry students enrolled and attending accredited U.S. optometry colleges. Additionally, five grants in the amount of $1,000 were awarded to students attending or aspiring to attend opticianry programs in the U.S.

Congratulation to the 2026 Optical Advancement Grant winners:

$5,000 Optometry Grant Winners:

Taylor Sousa, Southern College of Optometry
Liliana Gonzalez, Indiana University Bloomington

$1,000 Opticianry Grant Winners:

Bailey Altizer, Hillsborough College
Rebekah Jia, Hillsborough College
Myriam Joseph, Hillsborough College
Shawn Schuur, Hillsborough College
Maysoun Salah, SUNY Erie Community College

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2026 Optical Advancement Grant

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