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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.
Universities must qualify in order to nominate students. The Fund invites all accredited institutions with disciplines in the lighting sciences and related fields to apply for qualification. Additionally, each university will need to appoint a faculty representative to serve as their Campus Liaison between their institution and the Fund’s liaison (besalfund@acuitybrands.com).
Besal Liaison: Dr. Rick Mistrick
104 Engineering A Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: 814-863-2083 / 2086
F: 814-860-4789
email: rmistrick@psu.edu