The scholarship was named in memory of one of the chapter's founding members. This scholarship encourages students to consider careers in facility management and to give recognition and support to colleges and universities who have established degree-granting programs in the facility management field. St. N.W., Ste. This grant may be applied to any area related to the furnishings industry and is open to individuals and institutions involved in the fields of interior design, marketing, education, communications and product design. It was established in memory of Tony Torrice, a designer, author and lecturer on designing environments and products for children.
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This scholarship is awarded to an IFDA student member based on merit. Applications must include a brief essay explaining academic and industry accomplishments and goals as well as indicate the reasons for joining IFDA and why an individual feels he is deserving of this award. A letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor also is required. This fund was established in 1988 to facilitate the development of courses and curricula in architectural lighting design. The mission of this fund is to support educational programs that provide students with an understanding of lighting and the possibility of a career in the lighting community.