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"Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship from the Illumination Engineering Society San Francisco Section that supports students pursuing careers in illumination design and engineering.
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are available to third- or fourth-year undergraduate students and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, or Washington. Eligible fields include architecture, electrical engineering, interior design, theater, film and TV, lighting design, and vision.
Graduate applicants must be working on a lighting-centered thesis project. Applications must include a Statement of Purpose, at least three letters of recommendation (one from a lighting professional or academic), and transcripts. The application deadline is April 30 for the upcoming fall semester.
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Robert W. Thunen Educational Scholarships – IES San Francisco Section Annual IES SF Golf Tournament Tom Tolen Educational Scholarships Robert W. Thunen Educational Scholarships Alan Lucas Educational Scholarships Deadline April 30 for the fall school year (Example: If you submit your application by April 30 of 2025, any awarded funds will be available for fall 2025-2026 school year.)
$1000-5000 scholarship for: Third or fourth year undergraduate student with lighting-related studies. Graduate students with lighting-related studies. Special consideration for specific projects or Grad students working toward a thesis about light or lighting.
Fields related to lighting – architecture, electrical engineering, interior design, theater, film/TV, lighting design, vision or a field clearly related to lighting. Students must be enrolled in school in northern California, northern Nevada, Oregon or Washington state.
Criteria for the award of Scholarships Applications for the Thunen Memorial Scholarship may be submitted by full-time students who desire to study illumination as a career.
Applications for the Thunen Memorial Scholarship may be made by those who will be an undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student (Fall semester only) in an accredited four year college or university located in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon or Washington (the late Mr. Thunen’s business territory). Graduate applicants must be undertaking a lighting-centered project as part of work towards a graduate degree.
In addition to an application, applicants shall submit a Statement of Purpose with respect to the applicant’s lighting education and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which shall be from someone involved with lighting professionally or academically. Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted before April 1 of each year.
It is expected that the selected Thunen Scholars for each year will be announced no later than mid-May of each year. ROBERT W. THUNEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION Home Address (if different) Major field of insterest * Programs you are currently enrolled in * Faculty Advisor Phone Number Briefly state your reason for wishing to receive this Tolen scholarship * List below the persons you have asked to submit recommendations: * ROBERT W.
THUNEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION Please gather the following documents prior to starting the application process. You are not able to save this form. Transcripts to this Application (if applicable) Home Address (if different) Major field of interest * Programs you are currently enrolled in * Faculty Advisor Phone Number Briefly state your reason for wishing to receive this Robert W.
scholarship * List below the persons you have asked to submit recommendations: * Please upload a Current Resume , a Statement of Purpose , Two Recommendations , and, if applicable, Transcripts to this Application .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time in an accredited institution in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington, pursuing lighting-related studies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000–$5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship is funded by Illumination Engineering Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California, Nevada, and Oregon. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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