ALA Women in Lighting Scholarship Fund
The ALA Women in Lighting (WIL) Philanthropy Committee's has launched a new initiative to support women in the lighting industry through a dedicated scholarship fund. Established under the ALA Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3), the Women in Lighting Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance for continuing education, ALA Conference attendance, and professional certification opportunities.
Scholarships provided by this fund will support ALA members in taking advantage of the valuable education and accreditation opportunities offered by ALA. The scholarships will be awarded based on the following five criteria:
- ALA Membership
- Professional need
- Industry involvement
- Availability of funds
- A short-answer essay
Any woman in good standing with ALA can apply for these scholarships. Awards are chosen by the WIL Philanthropy Committee and one other WIL community member. Additional information, dates and deadlines, and the scholarship application can be found below.
Support the ALA WIL Scholarship Fund
We encourage anyone who would like to support the WIL Scholarship Fund to make donations using the link below.
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ALA Education Foundation
The ALA Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing comprehensive educational opportunities that foster growth for ALA members and students across the lighting industry. Its mission is to deliver inclusive education and valuable research that empower individuals and businesses to achieve excellence and drive positive change. Learn more here.