Awardees of the WILD Spark Scholarship will receive a fully funded scholarship to a qualifying lighting conference/event or educational opportunity of their choosing.
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The WILD Spark Scholarship
Description:
The WILD Spark Scholarship is a scholarship award for WILD members at the Student and Emerging Professional tier of membership. The award is intended to further professional development and to promote the impact that the awarded individual has within the WILD community.
Through a blind review process, awardees will be chosen by a liaison committee based on their applications and commitment to WILD’s mission for equity, dignity and autonomy for all members of the lighting industry.
Scholarship Award:
Awardees of the WILD Spark Scholarship will receive a fully funded scholarship to a qualifying lighting conference/event or educational opportunity of their choosing. See below for qualifying event.
Scholarship Amount:
Varies by qualifying event.
Qualifying Individuals:
Must be a Student or Emerging Professional member of WILD. If you are not currently a member, apply today to qualify.
Qualifying Events:
| June 8-10 | NeoCon (Illuminate Exhibit) – Chicago, IL https://neocon.com/ |
| June 10-13 | AIA Conference – San Deigo, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ |
| August 13-15 | IES 26 – Denver, CO https://ies.org/events/ies26/ |
| September 15-16 | ArchLIGHT Summit – Dallas, TX https://archlightsummit.com/ |
| September 27-29 | ALA Conference – Tucson, AZ https://alalighting.com/annual-ala-conference |
| October 15-17 | IALD Enlightened – Austin, TX https://iald.org/IALD/IALD/Events/Event%20Display.aspx?EventKey=EA26 |
| October 20-23 | Greenbuild Int’l Conference & Expo – New York, NY https://informaconnect.com/greenbuild/ |
| November 8-11 | IES Street & Area Conference – Pheonix, AZ https://ies.org/events/salc2026/ |
| November 18-19 | Canada Light Expo – Toronto, CAN https://canadalightexpo.com/ |
*If there are other events not listed that you are interested in, please list the event in your application.
**Awardees will be required to work 1 hour at a WILD booth of the qualifying event.
SEE ‘APPLY NOW’ LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
*Must be a Student or Emerging Professional Member of WILD to apply
What is a Spark?
A Spark can be described as a deep inner enthusiasm for something, driving creativity and a willingness to fully engage.
What is WILD’s mission?
Our mission is to provide the lighting industry an inclusive and open environment to engage in conversations and inspire action. We are committed to empowering our members by increasing representation, amplifying their voices, and providing a safe and supportive network for personal and professional growth through connection, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing. Our purpose is to advocate for equity, dignity, and autonomy for women and the benefits of a gender-balanced industry. We welcome all women in lighting and our allies to be part of our community. Together, we are WILD.