Want to make an impact in the optical industry? Transitions, in partnership with its Optical Advancement Board, is now accepting applications for the Optical Advancement Grant educational grant program—designed to support and empower the next generation of opticians and optometrists.

We’re awarding five $1,000 grants to graduating high school seniors or recent grads planning to attend opticianry school in the U.S. Plus, two $5,000 grants are available for current Year 1– Year 3 optometry students at an accredited U.S. school or college.

But that’s not all! As a grant recipient, you'll also have the chance to become a Transitions Change Agent—a part of our exclusive Peer-to-Peer program—and could even gain an invitation* to Transitions Academy in Orlando, Fla. This annual event is one of the biggest in the industry, packed with networking, education, and career-changing opportunities.

Don’t miss out! Apply by April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Ready to take the next step toward your future in optical? Apply now!

Winners will be notified the week of May 19, 2025.

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*All grant applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.

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  1. How do you embody Transitions’ values of Innovation, Service, and Education?

    • Innovation: Display of creative ideas or processes in educational career, instances of a willingness to adapt, ability to be dynamic and tackle tough challenges, working effectively with peers and building on each other’s diverse strengths
    • Service: Community engagement or inclusion efforts
    • Education: Dedication to helping others in their community to understand the importance of healthy sight
  2. Why does inclusivity matter to the future of the optical industry and what difference can your voice make in helping to improve better patient outcomes for all?

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