Francis D. "Pete" Lyon, UCLA '28, was a distinguished director, producer and editor of motion pictures and television. He won 1947's Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Body and Soul. The fellowship is awarded to students of film making. They may be Phis or non-Phis, men or women. They must, however, share his passion for making films, and they must show evidence of talent. Students of film making will be given first priority for the Lyon Fellowship. Priority will also be given to students in fields similar or related to film making such as speech, theater or drama, communications, photography, entertainment, and writing. Other areas of consideration are talent, academic excellence, and financial need. Candidates must be enrolled at a college or university within the United States or Canada. Members studying abroad for the full academic year are ineligible to receive a scholarship or fellowship. If studying abroad for one semester, the student may receive the award in the following semester when they return to their institution as a full-time student. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.