Overview

EDSF awards and administers the following scholarships:

• Document Management and Graphic Communications Industry Scholarships
• OutputLinks Communications Group Sponsors Scholarships
• Richard, William and Walter Sakai Memorial Scholarship

• Document Management and Graphic Communications Industry Scholarships

  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, AlphaGraphics, BCT, Bell + Howell, C.P. Bourg, Canon USA, CGS Publishing Technologies, Consolidated Graphics, Dscoop, EFI, FedEx Office, Franchise Services, GMC Software, Hewlett-Packard, InfoPrint, InfoTrends, Mimeo.com, Objectif Lune, Océ North America, OfficeMax, Pitney Bowes, PrinterPresence, Quark, Ricoh Americas Corporation, RISO, Web2Print Experts and Xerox Corporation.

  In addition to the scholarships funded by the EDSF supporters, EDSF administers scholarships for the following companies: Axis, Inc., Franchise Services, Inc., The Lewis M. Gabbe Foundation, The Hoods Memorial Fund, OutputLinks Communications Group, Questex Media Group, Robert Kai, Signs Now and Symcor.

  Available Awards: Minimum of 40
  Award Value: $1000 - $5,000 USD
  Application Period: January 15, 2012 - May 1, 2012
  Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
  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.

  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.

  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 Steve Reynolds – $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.

  Questex Media Group Scholarship - $1,000
  Sponsored by Questex Media Group
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers with special consideration given to junior, senior, or advanced-degree students who are pursuing a career in the area of journalism, trade show management or marketing communications.

  Signs Now of Carrollwood, Florida Scholarship – $2,000
  Honoring Owner Peter Lewis
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend University of South Florida.

  Signs Now of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Scholarship – $2,000
  Honoring Owners John and Tamsy Stokes
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend North Carolina State University.

  Signs Now of Downers Grove, Illinois Scholarship – $2,000
  Honoring Owners Jim and Marlene Krick
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend College of Dupage.

  Signs Now of Nashville, Tennessee Scholarship – $2,000
  Honoring Owner Ed McCullar
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend East Tennessee State University.

  Signs Now of Sarasota, Florida Scholarship – $2,000
  Honoring Owners Brian and Debbie Lamb
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers, and students must attend Ringling School of Art and Design.

  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.

  Symcor Scholarship (Ryerson) – $1,500 usd
  Sponsored by Symcor, Inc.
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers with special consideration to students who attend Ryerson University.

  Symcor Scholarship (University of Toronto) – $1,000 usd
  Sponsored by Symcor, Inc.
  Academic focus includes all Document Management and Graphic Communications careers with special consideration to students who attend University of Toronto.

  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.

• OutputLinks Communications Group Sponsors Scholarships

  The OutputLinks Communications Group Sponsors Scholarships, administered by EDSF, were established in honor of the employees of the industry leading companies that sponsor OutputLink's Communications Group extensive array of free services. These scholarships are awarded to qualified students worldwide without regard to field of study or degree program. To apply for this scholarship, you MUST be employed by, or nominated by an employee, of one of the companies that sponsors OutputLink' Communication Group's services.

  Click here for a list of companies that sponsor OutputLinks Communications Group's services.

  Available Awards: Three
  Award Value: $2,500 USD
  Application Period: January 16, 2012 - May 1, 2012
  Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
  Application: Click here

• Richard, William and Walter Sakai Memorial Scholarship

  The Richard, William and Walter Sakai Memorial Scholarship, administered by EDSF, was established in 2011 by Robert Kai in honor of his uncles. This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding full-time student attending University of Washington, University of Portland or Washington State University and pursuing a degree in Business Journalism or Marketing or English Literature.

  Available Awards: One
  Award Value: $1000 USD
  Application Period: January 15, 2012 - May 1, 2012
  Application Deadline: May 1, 2012
  Application: Click here