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OCANZ IPE Colloquium Optometry Student Scholarship

OCANZ is pleased to partner with the Australian Pharmacy Council to offer two optometry student scholarships to attend the upcoming IPE Colloquium™ 2026.

Hosted by the Australian Pharmacy Council, this year’s theme Empowering voices: Educating health professionals for respectful and inclusive conversations, will explore how to equip future health professionals with the capabilities to have meaningful, inclusive conversations that help our communities and colleagues feel heard, respected, and empowered. 

OCANZ is proud to support opportunities that encourage broader participation and meaningful connection across the health space.  These scholarships are open to optometry students studying in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.  Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Each award is for up to $2,000 to contribute to the costs of travel, accommodation and meals to attend the IPE Colloquium™ 2026.

More information on the OCANZ IPE Colloquium Optometry Student Scholarship can be found here.  

Click here to apply now. Applications close Friday 27 February 2026.