THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2025 is open!
Every year, 40 students from universities across the globe, travel to Alingsås to participate in the creation of Lights in Alingsås. By joining the workshop the students will have the possibility to take part in the whole process from conceptual design to a complete installation in only one week.
The student fee is estimated to 4200 SEK inc. VAT and the festival organizer and owner, Alingsås Energi offers the possibility for students to apply for a scholarship.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Jacket, gloves, water bottle, reflective vest, gloves, giveaways, educational sessions, seminars, “camp standard” accomodation and a certificate.
Arrival: September 26 – afternoon/evening
Day 1: September 27: (Seminar, day 1) – Light breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 2: September 28 (Seminar, day 2) – Lunch
Days 3-6: September 29 to October 2 – Lunch
Day 7: October 3 – Lunch, dinner and party
Day 8: October 4 – Lunch
Please note that the scholarship does not include travel and transport to and from Alingsås!
DO I QUALIFY?
1. The scholarship is intended for students studying design who have an interest in architectural lighting design.
2. Applicants must be students for the entire duration of the workshop and must not have graduated before the workshop begins.
3. Applicants must have a valid student ID for the entire duration of the workshop.
4. The workshop is an international event. As a participant, you must be able to communicate in English in the day-to-day work.
5. You must be prepared to actively participate in the group work throughout the entire workshop and share responsibilities with your group members.
6. Please note that an important part of the work – for obvious reasons – takes place outdoors, in the evening and after dark.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Before applying, please make sure that you are able to travel to Alingsås and to stay in Alingsås for the whole workshop week period (Saturday morning, September 27 to Saturday afternoon, October 4). Preferable arrival is Friday afternoon/evening, September 26.
In order to apply for the scholarship, you write an application letter in English. You are welcome to send it by e-mail to: lights@alingsasenergi.se. The application shall include:
1. Your personal information.
2. A description of your current level of education.
3. The duration of your education and your expected graduation date.
4. An explanation of how you would benefit from the scholarship.
5. What you are most looking forward to in the workshop.
6. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your Student ID.
HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?
When selecting applicants, Alingsås Energi strives to get a fair mixture of students with different experiences, from different schools and countries.
REMEMBER!
You have to be confirmed as a scholarship student by Alingsås Energi before you register to the workshop.
Final day to apply for a scholarship is May 18 (CET), 2025.
Best of luck! Kind regards,
Camilla Boström, Event Manager & Frida Almqvist, Workshop Manager
The team of Lights in Alingsås
