Ida Fisher Award for Clinical Excellence in Low Vision

Award type: 
Scholarships/awards
Award description: 

An award, valued at $2,000, will be provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Four of the Doctor of Optometry program, in the School of Optometry & Vision Science. Selection will be based academic achievement (minimum cumulative average of 75%) and demonstrated excellence in the field of low vision during their Advanced Rotation in the Low Vision Clinic. An application is required by April 20. This fund is made possible by a donation from Ida and Wayne Fisher. Ida has been a client, friend, and advocate for the School for over 45 years. Ida wishes to provide this award to students as they continue to gain skills and experience in the delivery of vision services within low vision, enabling clients to maintain independence and quality of life.

Value: 
$2,000
Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Four of the Doctor of Optometry program
  • based academic achievement (minimum cumulative average of 75%) and demonstrated excellence in the field of low vision during their Advanced Rotation in the Low Vision Clinic
Level: 
Year Four
Program:
Science→Optometry
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Winter
Application details:
  • Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
    • At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Winter deadline (January - April).
    • Access the Winter Term Undergraduate Award Application on our Undergraduate Studies Form page.
    • The application for awards with deadlines in a future term will be available by the start of that term – please check back later.
    • Complete a separate application for each award you wish to be considered for.
Application deadline: 
April 15
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall