The IALD Education Trust provides support to students and educators for the purpose of promoting the profession of architectural lighting design; and strives to connect students with lighting practitioners and industry professionals.
Two of the principal means by which students are supported are through travel stipends that facilitate attendance at design conferences and functions, and scholarships to help further their education in lighting design.
Since 1998, the Trust has awarded over 400 travel stipends and over 100 scholarships in 12 countries.