As a merit-based scholarship, award determinations are based upon academic excellence, faculty and professional recommendations, as well as the demonstration of lighting interest/skills as exhibited in submitted materials. Candidates must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 in lighting-related programs at universities which have qualified for Besal Fund participation. The Fund Board, or appointed Board Committee, reviews all applications submitted by the specified deadline from all qualified students/schools in the spring of each year. Each candidate must demonstrate outstanding academic performance with a strong potential for a career in lighting.

In order to be considered for a scholarship, students must apply through the Besal Fund Liaison at their participating school, as no applications are accepted directly from students. The application submittal typically includes a detailed essay or case study where variety and creativity are evaluated in the scoring. The Board reviews all submittal packages and makes final selections for awards based upon performance to defined application elements.

• Scholarships are merit-based.
• Universities must first qualify in order to nominate students; the Fund will not solicit or accept applications directly from students.
• Each candidate must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 and strong potential for a career in lighting.
• Applications from qualified schools are reviewed by the Board each spring; award recipients are selected based upon displayed academic proficiency in lighting and lighting-related disciplines, faculty and professional recommendations, and demonstration of lighting interest/skills as exhibited in submitted materials.
• Variety and creativity are encouraged in the essay and case study. Please direct any questions regarding this to your Campus Liaison for discussion with the Besal Fund Representative/Liaison.