Specsavers offers £10k scholarships to aspiring optometrists

Specsavers has selected more than 40 STEM (science, engineering, technology and mathematics) students to take part in a programme offering £10,000 to aspiring optometrists for their studies and community practices.

The Bright Stars scholarship programme would provide mentorship, the opportunity to join community activities, paid work plus real-world experience in local Specsavers practices for the students starting their studies this September.

‘The programme supports the next generation of clinicians, helping to change their lives and the lives of patients by training experts who care, and who are dedicated to serving their local communities,’ said Lucy Knock, early talent lead at Specsavers.