VSP Ventures, UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry Name 2026 Dr. Craig Hisaka Memorial Scholarship Winner

Published on June 9, 2026
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Ventures, in collaboration with UC Berkeley (UCB) Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science, has announced that Sarah Huh, UCB class of 2028, is the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Craig Hisaka Memorial Scholarship. This annual $2,500 scholarship honors a UCB student who has completed the VSP Business Management Immersion Program (BMIP), who is then selected based on a reflective essay outlining their experience and key learnings. Huh was selected as the 2026 recipient for her thoughtful and insightful reflections, the announcement said.
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