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Who is an Emerging Professional?

An Emerging Professional (EP) is an individual who is still a student, or has less than 5 years of post-graduation experience in the lighting industry.

Why do I want to become an EP?

Joining the IES as an EP has numerous advantages. It will add structure to your career development and guide you away from the career freefall that many people experience. There are many avenues you can explore to get involved, it all depends on what your goals are, and how much of your time and energy you’re willing to invest.

Social

You will be introduced to the lighting industry. From other Emerging Professionals all the way up to Industry leaders and many others in between, the opportunities for meaningful networking and the resulting possibilities are endless.

Knowledge

If you’re looking to become more knowledgeable in the lighting industry we offer courses of different levels from fundamentals up to advanced. We also offer study groups for those who want to pass their test to become Lighting Certified (LC).

Leadership

If you want to learn how to become a leader of tomorrow, becoming an EP will expose you to opportunities that you won’t typically find in your job and will accelerate your career development and make you into a stand-out employee… did we mention you will have a ton of fun along the way, and you get to keep all your newly learned skills?

Are you ready to become an EP?

For those who are ready to enter the lighting industry, becoming an EP is a rewarding way to jumpstart your career while having a lot of fun in the process. More information on the Emerging Professional Program can be found by going to: https://ies.org/membership/emerging-professionals/

GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES) OF WICHITA SCHOLARSHIP
Revised May 2023

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of Wichita is pleased to offer a one-year $1,000 scholarship to eligible students.

Eligibility

1. Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student(s) enrolled full time at Kansas State University in the College of Engineering.
2. No applicant will be excluded from consideration on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
3. Applicant must be an architectural engineering major with an emphasis in electrical/lighting design.
4. Preference will be given to applicants with work experience at a Wichita A/E/C firm.
5. Total scholarship award will be $1000, and will be applied directly to the student’s tuition through the KSU Office of Student Financial Assistance. $500 will be applied prior to the start of the upcoming Fall semester, and the remaining $500 will be applied the following December.
6. Applicant shall be an active participant in the local collegiate chapter of Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).
7. The award will be made without regard to financial need.
8. Applicant shall have and maintain a minimum 2.75 grade point average.

Application Process
Application materials must be received no later than June 1st, 2023. In order to be considered, the following material must be submitted:

• Completed Application Form
• One Letter of recommendation from a current professor or professional employer.

Applications shall be addressed to Nate Ritta, President of the Wichita Chapter of IES. Please submit all requested information via email to events@wichita.ies.org. Students may request electronic copies of application forms from Fred Hasler, P.E. Associate Professor.

Selection Process
The Recipient(s) will be selected by the IES Wichita Leadership Committee based on the application material provided. All scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by July 1st, 2023.