Boots Scholarship at Glasgow Caledonian University 2025

Boots Scholarship

Overview

• Boots Opticians Limited is offering the Boots Optometry Scholarship to support first-year optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• This scholarship aims to help students with the financial aspects of their studies and provides additional opportunities for professional development.

Scholarship Details

• Annual Stipend: £1,500 per year for the duration of the 4-year MOptom (IP) Optometry with Independent Prescribing programme.
• Additional Benefits: Paid work placement opportunities with Boots Opticians and other opportunities to engage with the organisation.

Eligibility

• Open to first-year GCU students from the UK starting in September 2025.
• Course Eligibility: MOptom (IP) Optometry with Independent Prescribing.
• Applicants must have a disadvantaged background (financial need, etc.).

Application Process

• Applicants must complete the online application form.
• The application should outline the applicant's motivations for applying and their aspirations.
• Scholarship recipients will be selected by Boots, the GCU Foundation, and the GCU Optometry course leaders.

Selection Criteria

• Financial need.
• Merit.
• Motivational reasons for choosing the optometry course.

Application Deadline

• Monday 13th October 2025 by 5pm.
• This scholarship provides not only financial support but also professional growth opportunities for students pursuing a career in optometry.