Samit & Reshma Sharma Graduate Scholarship in Optometry and Vision Science

A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full-time in the School of Optometry and Vision Science in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on academic excellence and demonstrated interest in advancing vision science. Focused on areas of research excellence, consideration will be given to students who are conducting research that advances optometric care through new innovative treatments, techniques, and models and/or further the understanding of eye and vision care through clinical, biomedical and/or imaging research. The fund was endowed in 2024 by Samit & Reshma Sharma foundation to celebrate the Centers for Ocular Research, & for Sight Enhancement at University of Waterloo. It is hoped that the award will enhance societal knowledge & expertise for innovation in optometry and vision research. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research excellence for graduate studies with most significant practical impact in Optometry and Vision Science education and patient care.