Saving lives, eyes and vision through education

The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust helps aspiring ocular oncologists by awarding scholarships to those in need of financial assistance for their fellowships, anywhere in the world.

There are not enough eye cancer specialists – ocular oncologists – in the world, and it takes years of training to become one.

The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust saves the lives, eyes and vision of those affected by cancer all over the world by investing in the training and education of ocular oncologists.

Are you proud to support the Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust?

Your support will help someone become an ocular oncologist, someone who will save the lives, eyes, and vision of those affected by eye cancer.
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Progress Report 2024

We are pleased to publish our Progress Report for 2024.
The charity is extremely grateful to all donors and supporters.
Your generosity helps us to support aspiring ocular oncologists from around the world.

The deadline for next year’s Victoria Cohen Scholarship is 31st December 2024

You can apply for an award provided that:
  • You are training to be an ocular oncologist
  • Your fellowship will take place at a recognised centre of excellence for eye cancer.
  • You are in need of financial support to complete your studies

The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that Georgia Hall has been appointed as the charity’s Ambassador for Australasia.

Become an Ambassador

Eye cancer is a global disease and there are not enough ocular oncologists in the world. The role of an Ambassador to the Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust is to raise awareness of eye cancer and the charity, and to coordinate fundraising.

The charity is looking to appoint Ambassadors to the following regions:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australasia (filled)
  • Europe (filled)
  • Middle East (filled)
  • North America
  • South America
  • UK (filled)
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