SCHOLARSHIPS
Shape the future of eye care.
FORSEE Canada’s Summer Research Scholarship and Social Eyecare Scholarship place emerging clinicians at the heart of active research — eight weeks of mentored, publishable work.
11
Scholarships awarded
$88K
Invested in scholars
8
Canadian universities
SCHOLARSHIPS
Two Scholarships, One Mission
Summer Research Scholarship
SRS
Eight weeks of mentored clinical research alongside practising ophthalmologists at U Vision Group. Scholars join active studies, collect and analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
Eligibility
⚠️ [F-08] Full SRS eligibility criteria and award value pending from Eric.
What You’ll Gain
Published research · Direct mentorship from a practising ophthalmologist · Clinical exposure · Conference presentation opportunities · A reference letter from your supervising physician
Social Eyecare Scholarship
SES
For students committed to health equity and access. Investigate social determinants of eye care — how income, geography, language, and systemic barriers shape who receives sight-saving treatment and who doesn’t.
Eligibility
⚠️ [F-09] Full SES eligibility criteria, description, and award value pending from Eric.
What You’ll Gain
Community-engaged research experience · Mentorship from physicians and public health leaders · Publication potential · A professional network in health equity · A reference letter from your supervising physician
“Before FORSEE, I knew I wanted to work in eye care. After the summer, I understood why. Working alongside Dr. Tam and Dr. Somani showed me that clinical excellence and social responsibility aren’t separate goals — they’re the same practice. The patients I met during the outreach clinics changed the way I think about access, equity, and what it means to serve a community.”
— Mariam Issa, FORSEE Social Eyecare Scholar, 2024
Application Portal
Applications are currently closed.
The 2026 scholarship cycle has concluded. Sign up below to be notified when applications open for 2027.
Application Deadline: [TBD — Date to be announced]
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Scholarship Application
Complete the form below to apply for the FORSEE Canada Summer Research Scholarship (SRS) or Social Eyecare Scholarship (SES). All fields marked * are required.
⚠️ [F-07] Scholarship application deadline date needed. [F-08] SRS eligibility + award value. [F-09] SES full description + award value. When portal goes OPEN, this section will show: amber deadline banner → SRS/SES radio card selector → Kadence Advanced Form with file uploads (CV, reference letter, project proposal for SES).
Our Scholars
Summer Research Scholarship (SRS)
Mohamed Nashnoush
Current Scholar
Korolos Sawires
Current Scholar
Winnie Yu
1 presentation
Alumni
Anna Tran
2 presentations
Alumni
Milena Cioana
3 publications · 3 presentations
Alumni
Saffire Krance
1 publication · 4 presentations
Alumni
Felicia Tai
3 publications · 1 presentation
AlumniSocial Eyecare Scholarship (SES)
Natalie Kearn
Current Scholar
Anuoluwa Popoola
Current Scholar
Zaynab Somani
3 presentations
Alumni
Francesca Lee
4 presentations
Alumni
Arjav Gupta
1 presentation
Alumni
Mariam Issa
1 publication · 1 presentation
AlumniFund the next scholar.
$1,000 fully funds one student’s eight-week research program. Your investment goes directly to the scholar — stipend, materials, and mentorship.
CRA Registration: 798255337RR0001
See the outreach in action
From free vision screenings in the GTA to sight-restoring cataract surgery missions in Kenya — FORSEE’s outreach reaches the patients who need it most.