Lutron Scholarship for Spring 2027

DeSales University’s corporate neighbor, Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., will be awarding 2 (two) scholarships to DeSales University undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors with majors and minors in The Waterbury Reilly School of Business and College of Sciences for the spring 2027 academic semester.

• There are 2 (two) $5,600 scholarships available for DSU undergraduate students.
• This scholarship will only be available to first-time recipients (please do not apply if you have already been awarded this Lutron Scholarship or a full scholarship from DeSales University)
• The application/essay will be reviewed by a committee to determine the 2 (two) recipients.
• The scholarship amount of $5,600 will be awarded to student(s) upon the following:
  1. Completing the Pre-Application for Lutron Scholarship 2027 
  2. Submitting a 1–2 page essay and resume
  3. Meeting the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.2
  4. Selection by DeSales Scholarship Committee
• After the scholarship recipients are selected by the DeSales Scholarship Committee, DeSales will share the students’ information and essay with Lutron.
• The students who are awarded a scholarship will be invited to a meeting with Lutron executives.

Currently, Lutron has four areas of focus for internships and career opportunities:

1. Outside Sales (Domestic and International)
2. Customer Support and Training
3. Continuous Improvement (involves data analytics, artificial intelligence)
4. Supply Chain/Logistics

Application Essay:

Using the STAR method, describe at least two (2) of the 8 NACE Career Readiness Skills that you have learned throughout your educational, volunteer and professional experiences. In this 1-2 page essay, think about how you would share your stories with a hiring manager during an interview. Include concrete examples that show how you have used and acquired these skills.

Please check all spelling and grammar before submitting. 

Resume:

Upload your resume on Handshake for review in "My Documents". You are strongly encouraged to have your resume reviewed by a staff member in the Career Development Center (Dooling 121). 

**NOTE: The Handshake resume approval process may take 2-4 business days**

Submit your resume early! Several days before Friday, October 30th at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the Pre-Application for Lutron Scholarship 2027 
2. Submit 1-2 page essay (on Handshake in "My Documents" as an "Other Document". (Label document as: Name_Essay_Lutron Scholarship 2027)
3. Use your APPROVED Resume (Label document as: Name_Resume_Lutron Scholarship 2027)
4. Apply to this position by clicking the APPLY button on the right side and upload BOTH documents.

Applications will be reviewed and selected by a committee of DSU Faculty and Staff. Submission is due no later than Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

DUE DATE: Friday, October 30th

*Prior to final submission of your application, you are strongly encouraged to have your resume reviewed by a staff member in the Career Development Center (Dooling Hall 121).

Questions? Contact career@desales.edu or call 610-282-1100 Ext: 1792.