July 3, 2027
Howard Brandston Student Lighting Design Education Grant
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) · Direct application
$3,000
Eligibility
Major
Architecture
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Full-time students in accredited architecture, engineering, interior design, or theatre programs with substantial illumination coursework may enter this design competition. Group entries are allowed.
The grant award is $3,000 plus a plaque; honorable mention receives $1,000 and a certificate if awarded.
The project opens October 1 and submissions are due July 3 each cycle. The 2026 competition deadline was July 3, 2026.
The IES established this grant to recognize student lighting design talent named for designer Howard Brandston.