Noam Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Noam was a creative and kind man who loved comedy, gardening, and cooking. He worked in many restaurants in Seattle, Washington, and later traveled the world exploring its many cuisines. Noam studied biology and discovered a passion for eye care, leading him to become an optometrist. Despite the many sources of positivity in his life, Noam faced mental health challenges for many years, which exacerbated the stresses of his college education and led him to work to improve mental health awareness in higher education and in the eye care field.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Noam Nicholson by supporting students who share his passion for optometry.
Any undergraduate or graduate student from Washington state, California or Tennessee who is pursuing optometry may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Students from Washington are strongly preferred. In relation to how Noam lived, students with a history of mental health challenges, applicants who are Jewish or Israeli-American, people who have worked in restaurants or as chefs, dog and cat lovers, and fans of Jerry Seinfeld or George Carlin are preferred.
To apply, tell us how mental health has impacted your education or career and/or how you hope to improve mental health in the optometry field/schools, one of your favorite Seinfeld/Carlin quotes, and a takeaway you’ve gotten from www.NoamNicholson.com
Additionally, upload an image of yourself.
How has mental health been a factor in your education or career? How could you improve mental health within optometry or optometry schools? What's your favorite Jerry Seinfeld or George Carlin quote? What's a lesson or takeaway you've gotten from www.NoamNicholson.com?
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The application deadline is Apr 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 11, 2025.
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The winner will be publicly announced on May 11, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
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