• Scholarships are merit based.
   
• Universities must qualify in order to nominate students.

• Students who are nominated must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
   
• The Board or appointed Board Committee reviews all applications from all qualified schools at the same time each spring.

• Each candidate must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and strong potential for careers in lighting.

• The Board will make the final selections.

• There can be variety and creativity in the essays. If there is a question on this, please have Campus Liaison contact the Besal Fund Representative/Liaison.

All candidates must be nominated and sponsored by their college or university. The Fund will not solicit or accept applications directly from students.