APOMA’s Walter Czajkowski scholarship is open to anyone in the field of optics, including current workers continuing their education, trade schools, and traditional education paths. Awards will be chosen annually by a joint committee of APOMA, including Walt’s family and SPIE. The scholarship funds will be administered by SPIE, so any donations are tax exempt, and SPIE has generously agreed to match the funds received. The donation period ran from October 2025 thru February 2026. The size and duration of the awards is contingent on funds raised, and we will be keeping the APOMA membership updated.