IESNA SCHOLARSHIP

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Tim Carnes Memorial Scholarship may be submitted by full time students at the University of Houston or Texas A&M University who are current members of the University Student Chapter of the IESNA and desire to incorporate illumination into their future career.

The IESNA San Jacinto Section / Tim Carnes Memorial Scholarship has been established in remembrance of an individual who dedicated 25 years to the Lighting and Electrical Industry.  Tim's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the IES San Jacinto Section and the lighting community will long be remembered and missed. The Memorial Scholarship has been created to assist individuals with this same spirit and passion for the Lighting Industry.        

The award of the $1,000.00 scholarship is at the discretion of the IESNA San Jacinto Section Award Panel and is for tuition, books and/or related materials.  The scholarship will be made by check payable directly to the University.  Applications will be based on evaluation of the following:

1.)   Include a 500 word (minimum) essay describing the role lighting plays in an existing architectural space and the role lighting played in its expression.

2)   Include a minimum of one image of the architectural space.

3)  One letter of recommendation from a current or previous teacher at the University level.

4)  Conference call Interview with San Jacinto IESNA Scholarship Committee panel for the scholarship finalists.

Deadline for completed applications is reciept by Friday, April 27, 2007.  The recipient will be notified on Friday May 25, 2007.  Download application and print out & mail to Karen Gregory / CenterPoint Energy / 1301 Travis  Suite 1635 / Houston, TX  77002 or email to karen.gregory@centerpointenergy.com

The Scholarship:  $1,000.00

Application Instructions:

1.      Application must be typed or printed neatly.

2.      Additional pages may be attached to complete any section.

3.      Include one letter of recommendation from a previous teacher at the University level with a daytime phone number.

4.     The essay portion must be typed, double spaced, on separate sheet(s).

5.     The image(s) of the space can be in any format of the student's choice.

6.     The completed application must be submitted and received at the address on the application or emailed no later than April 27, 2007.

7.    The (3) finalists will be interviewed by the selection panel.

Requirements:  Completed application, 500 word (minimum) essay, image(s) and a letter of recommendation.  (See above), Must be a Member IESNA Student Chapter (If not a Member, fill out a membership application, submit it on-line, print a copy and include it along with a $15 check made out to IESNA, and include it with your scholarship application.

For questions or additional information, Click here to contact Karen Gregory at or call 713-207-3516.