The EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and
support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management
and Graphic Communication industry. The industry encompasses the wide
range of businesses and professionals involved in the creation,
management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic
documents.
The EDSF scholarship program is supported by companies and
individuals involved in the Document Management and Graphic
Communications industry including 4over, AIIM International, Allegra
Network, BCT, Bell + Howell, C.P. Bourg, Canon USA, CGS Publishing
Technologies, Conduit, Inc. – Publisher of CANVAS Magazine, Consolidated
Graphics, Dscoop, EFI, FedEx Office, Franchise Services, GMC Software,
Hewlett-Packard, InfoTrends, Mimeo.com, Objectif Lune, Océ North
America, Pitney Bowes, PrinterPresence, Ricoh, RISO, Sappi Fine Paper
North America, Web2Print Experts and Xerox Corporation.
In addition to the scholarships funded by the EDSF supporters, EDSF
administers scholarships for the following companies: Allegra Marketing
• Print • Mail of Southeast Ohio, Axis, Inc., Franchise Services, Inc.,
The Lewis M. Gabbe Foundation, The Hoods Memorial Fund, OutputLinks
Communications Group, Robert Kai and Signs Now.
Available Awards: Minimum of 40
Award Value: $1000 - $5,000 USD
Application Period: January 15, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
Application: Click here
Scholarship Descriptions
All of the scholarships below are Document Management and Graphic
Communications Industry Scholarships. By completing the scholarship
application, you are applying for all of the scholarships below. Note:
Scholarship names and award amounts are subject to change.
EDSF Board of Directors Scholarships - awards range from $1000 - $5,000
Multiple scholarships awarded
Academic focus includes Document Management and Graphic Communications careers.
Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail of Southeast Ohio Scholarship – $1,000
Sponsored by Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail of Southeast Ohio
Students must be enrolled in the Digital Media Design program at Muskingum University. Domestic students only.
Don F. Lowe Scholarship (California Polytechnic State University ) – $2,000
Sponsored by Franchise Services, Inc. honoring Don F. Lowe, CEO of
Franchise Services, Inc. the parent company of Sir Speedy and PIP.
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers for students who attend California Polytechnic
State University.
Frank Romano Lifetime Achievement Scholarship - $2,000
Sponsored by EDSF
Students must attend Rochester Institute of Technology and be pursuing a degree in Print Media.
Hoods Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
Sponsored by EDSF
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers with special consideration given to students
interested in marketing and public relations.
Joel Cartun Scholarship - $1,000
Sponsored by the Lewis M. Gabbe Foundation
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers.
Lynda Baboyian Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
Sponsored by EDSF Board of Directors and Videk, Inc.
Academic focus includes Document Management and Graphic Communications careers.
OutputLinks Communications Group Graphic Arts Educators Scholarship - $1000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Available exclusively to nominees submitted by graphic arts educators
around the world for studies related to the graphic arts and
communications industries. May be applied to any 2 or 4 year college or
university program.
OutputLinks Communications Group Hal Morrow Memorial Scholarship - $1,500
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Special consideration will be given to students attending Hope College
seeking degrees in marketing and/or journalism with the expectation that
they will seek a career in the Document Management or Graphic
Communications industries.
OutputLinks Communications Group Industry Analysts Scholarship Honoring Andrew Tribute – $2,000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Available exclusively to nominees submitted by analyst and media
representatives around the world associated with the graphic arts and
corporate communications industries. May be applied to any 2 or 4 year
college or university program.
OutputLinks Communications Group Jeanne Mowlds Distinguished Lifetime Service Award- $1,000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers.
OutputLinks Communications Group John A. Lopiano Scholarship Endowed - $2,000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers with special consideration given to students who
work in or whose family member has worked or currently works in a
segment of the high volume computer output (HVCO) industry.
OutputLinks Communications Group Sustainability/Stewardship Award - $1,000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers with special consideration to students who,
through school, volunteer, environmental sustainability projects and
community activities have demonstrated leadership and community
involvement.
OutputLinks Communications Group Woman of Distinction - $5,000
Sponsored by OutputLinks Communications Group
Honoring an outstanding female student who excels both academically and
in their participation of extracurricular activities. Academic focus
includes all Document Management and Graph Communication careers. Award
preference is given to submissions from OutputLinks Women of
Distinction.
PIP Scholarship (California Polytechnic State University ) – $2,000
Sponsored by Franchise Services, Inc. honoring the PIP franchisee of the year
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers for students who attend California Polytechnic
State University.
Signs Now of Boise, Idaho Scholarship – $2,000
Honoring Owners Rob and Laura Rule
Academic focus includes Business Marketing and Document Management and
Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend Boise State
University.
Signs Now of Columbia, South Carolina Scholarship – $2,000
Honoring Owner Martin Izett
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers, and students must attend Midland Technical
College.
Signs Now of Dayton, Ohio Scholarship – $2,000
Honoring Owners Rogers and Cathy Peters
Academic focus includes all Printing Technologies, Document Management
and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend Sinclair
Community College.
Signs Now of San Antonio, Texas Scholarship – $2,000
Honoring Owner Scott Milgrom
Academic focus includes all Graphic Arts, Document Management and
Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend San Antonio
College.
Signs Now of Portland, Oregon Scholarship – $2,000
Honoring Kristin and Dan Trevino
Academic focus includes all Business Marketing, Document Management and
Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend University of
Portland.
Sir Speedy Scholarship (California Polytechnic State University ) – $2,000
Sponsored by Franchise Services, Inc. honoring the Sir Speedy franchisee of the year.
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers for students who attend California Polytechnic
State University.
Wayne Alexander Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
Sponsored by AXIS Inc.
Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic
Communications careers with special consideration to students who attend
the University of Central Florida.
