The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 to honor Michael John Kidger, a well-respected educator, design software developer, and member of the optical science and engineering community. This scholarship is awarded to a student engaged in optical design including lens design, illumination design, and computational optical design. Applicants must be a PhD student of optical design, where the term 'optical design' is meant to include lens design, illumination design, and computational optical design. They must meet the entry criteria for the chosen course of study or research. They must also have at least one year after the award to complete their chosen course of study. Applicants must submit a summary of academic background and interest in pursuing training or research in optical design. Limited supporting material may be attached. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.