Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarships In 1986 the Robert Thunen Memorial Scholarships were instituted to honor the late Bob Thunen. Bob served as Section President and was instrumental in many Northern California education programs. These grants for undergraduate or graduate study in the lighting field have been made in Northern California, Washington, and Oregon, all part of Mr. Thunen's territory as a regional engineer for Sylvania. Read more...

Alan Lucas Educational Scholarships Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year may be submitted by full-time students who propose to pursue lighting education or research as part of their undergraduate, graduate or doctoral studies. Applications for the Alan Lucas Memorial Educational Scholarships may be made by those who will be a junior, senior, or graduate student in an accredited four year college or university located in Northern California (including San Luis Obispo, Fresno and north). All applications should be submitted before April 1, 2008.The scholarships to be awarded will be at least $1,500.00.The student must submit an application, a statement of purpose, a description of work in progress, transcripts, three recommendations and a scholar agreement form. Copies of all enclosed documents should be photo-copied for interested students. Read more...