EDSF Honors 2003 Scholarship Recipients 26 Students Recognized for Early Academic Achievements in a Wide Range of Document Communications Areas TORRANCE, Calif., (September 02, 2003) — The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF), a non-profit organization dedicated to the document communications industry, announced today the recipients of the 2003 EDSF Scholarship Awards . Considered to be one of the foundation's most important industry programs, this year's scholarships were awarded to 26 students who demonstrated high achievement and a commitment to careers in the document communications industry. "The students today are our industry's future-bright individuals who are currently pursuing an education and focusing their professional careers towards the document communications industry", said Jeanne Mowlds, EDSF Executive Director. "It is important to EDSF to promote education and to help these students continue their career goals. We are excited and continually impressed by the high caliber, top quality, and potential of the EDSF scholarship recipients." EDSF scholarships are awarded to full-time students worldwide who are committed to pursuing a career in the field of document communications in the areas of document preparation, production and document distribution. Within these categories, scholarship awards are based on the student's demonstrated pursuit of a career in 1:1 marketing, graphic communication & arts, e-commerce; imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science or telecommunications. "Not enough can be said about the educational contributions of The Electronic Document Systems Foundation," said Jessica DePalma, a senior and broadcast journalism major at University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA. "As a two-time EDSF scholarship recipient, I am honored to be able to represent such an outstanding organization. Because of EDSF, I have been offered jobs, I have gained exposure to the industry, and I have been a part of many great opportunities." The EDSF scholarship awards program was established to recognize and support the dramatic role that education plays in the success of document communication companies. Scholarships are available worldwide for four-year and advanced students, as well as one and two-year technical or community college students. Initiated in1999 by awarding one scholarship, the number of awards has been increased each year. In addition to EDSF, AXIS, Inc., COPI/Outputlinks.com and Xplor Canada sponsor the EDSF scholarships awards. To apply for a scholarship or to sponsor a scholarship (tax-deductible in the U.S.) , call EDSF at +1 310-541-1481.

About EDSF EDSF (www.edsf.org) is dedicated to enhancing the value and relevance of document communications worldwide. EDSF is a catalyst for education and research initiatives that bring the industry together to resolve document communication 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, contact Jeanne Mowlds, EDSF executive director, at +1 310-541-1481, or jcmowlds@aol.com or visit the EDSF website at www.edsf.org

Recipients of the 2003 EDSF Scholarship Awards

David Hoods Memorial Scholarship Erin C. Burke Junior, Visual Arts Massachusetts College of Art Boston, MA John A. Lopiano Scholarship Jessica DePalma Senior, Broadcast Journalism University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Wayne Alexander Memorial Scholarship Wendy Weihs Senior, Digital Media/Graphic Design University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Xplor Canada Scholarship April Bradley Senior, Visual Communications Medicine Hat College Alberta, Canada

EDSF Board of Directors Scholarship, 4-Year+

Marcus Alexander Senior, Computer Information Systems University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC Lisa McDougald Junior, Applied Visual Arts/Graphic Design Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Bonnie Bogovich Masters Degree, Multimedia Technology Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Claudia Middendorf Masters, Graphic Design Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Emilie Drumm Senior, Graphic Communications Major California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA Danielle Musco Junior, Graphic Communications Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Allison L. Dudgeon Senior, Media Arts & Technology Indiana University-Purdue Indianapolis, IN Julia Nordstad Senior, Computer Science University of Memphis Memphis, TN Melanie Edwards Senior, Graphic Communications Clemson University Clemson, SC Krishnan Raghu Junior, Computer Science University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, CA Alexander Firemann Senior, Interactive Multimedia Columbia College Chicago, IL Sara E. Schmidt Masters Degree, Media Design Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Jennifer Harris Senior, Art Direction Texas A & M Commerce, TX Tara Smith Junior, Visual Communication Design University of Washington Seattle, WA David L. Kelly Senior, Graphic Design Southwest Texas State University San Marcos, TX Amy Wang Masters Degree, Graphic Communications School of Visual Arts New York, NY Ankit Kothari Senior, Computer Science Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Mark Woods Masters Degree, Computer Science Washington University St. Louis, MO

EDSF Board of Directors Scholarship, 1 or 2-Year

Birgit Bacher 2nd Year Student, Communication Design Northampton Community College Bethlehem, PA Paul Jensen 2nd Year Student, Computer Science San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Donna Gibson 2nd Year Student, Computer Information Systems Major Columbia College Crystal Lake, IL Kerrie Newell 2nd Year Student, Visual/Graphic Arts Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY