FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDSF
Scholarships Contribute to Future of
Document Communications Industry
More Than 125 Students Have Received EDSF Scholarships Since 1999
TORRANCE, Calif., (Aug. 25, 2005) — The Electronic Document Systems Foundation
(EDSF), the non-profit organization dedicated to the document communications
industry, is a primary source of future-affirming scholarships for students
seeking careers in the document industry. Since 1999, when one scholarship was
awarded, EDSF has provided scholarships to more than 125 full-time students
majoring in computer science, graphic communications, information systems,
advertising, media and graphic design, public relations and digital media
studies. This year, EDSF will present 42 scholarship awards to highly qualified
students seeking careers in these and other related disciplines. Student
applications increased by 75 percent in 2005.
“The intent of the EDSF
scholarship program is to support students and benefit the industry,” said
Jeanne Mowlds, EDSF Executive Director. “Well-educated EDSF scholarship
recipients have gone on to careers with industry vendors and suppliers,
including the Government Printing Office (GPO), Oracle, Microsoft, NBC,
Johnson & Johnson and a number of
design firms. Fostering future document communications professionals is a
win-win for all parties.”
The scholarship program is funded by
individuals and companies. Sponsors of the scholarship program enjoy a
potentially symbiotic relationship with scholarship recipients who may enrich
the world of document communications. Students gain both monetary and mentoring
support necessary to succeed in their chosen field.
EDSF provides monetary
awards ranging from $500 to $3,500 to junior, senior, and graduate students
attending four-year accredited colleges and students attending one- or two-year
technical schools and community colleges.
Though extremely
important to the students, money is only one benefit of the EDSF scholarship
program. The support and networking opportunities EDSF provides are key to
students as they pursue their academic and professional careers. For example,
EDSF informs students about intern and co-op opportunities and circulates job
descriptions. Students can also post their job descriptions on the EDSF web
site.
“The EDSF scholarship program is a proven
success,” said Mowlds. ”We encourage established companies and leaders to lend
support for this important effort. Where else can the document industry get the
opportunity to select and shape its future professionals?”
About EDSF
EDSF (www.edsf.org) is a charitable
foundation dedicated to enhancing the value and relevance of document
communications worldwide. EDSF is a catalyst for education and research
initiatives that brings the industry together to resolve document
communications issues that impact society. EDSF helps the industry and public
benefit from paper, electronic and digital documents, which are continually
being transformed by emerging technologies. For more information about EDSF,
call +1-310-541-148, write info@edsf.org,
or visit the EDSF website at www.edsf.org.
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Media Contacts:
Aaron Kiel/ Jennifer Beaver
ak PR Group
562-983-8113/ 562-983-8117
akiel@akprgroup.com/ jbeaver@akprgroup.com
EDSF Contact:
Jeanne Mowlds
Executive Director
310-541-1581
jcmowlds@aol.com