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<p>Amplifying your future impact on optics and photonics<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Introducing a program supporting Black scientists worldwide with both funding and access to Optica's global network.</span></strong><br>
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This new scholarship will be awarded to 10 undergraduate and graduate level students annually over the next five years. The US$7,500 grant can be used to cover any expenses. Scholars also receive a complimentary Optica Student Membership as well as access to
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<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Not an eligible student? We encourage you to forward this opportunity to someone who is.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>We encourage you to visit our campaign page where we are amplifying the voices of Black scientists and engineers worldwide. These individuals are examples of what future Amplify Scholars can aspire to at all career levels.<o:p></o:p></p>
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