"Since I was young, I have aspired of not only working in the printing industry but also becoming a successful owner of a printing business. EDSF scholarships are enabling me to obtain this goal."

Daniel Mast
EDSF Scholarship Recipient

 

What We Do

What We Do

Scholarships

EDSF awards and administers the following scholarships:

  • 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, BCT, Bell + Howell, C.P. Bourg, Canon, 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, 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 – $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.

    Franchise Services, Inc. PIP Scholarship – $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.

    Franchise Services, Inc. Sir Speedy Scholarship – $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.

    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.

    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 Midlands Technical College.

    Signs Now of Dayton, Ohio Scholarship – $2,000
    Honoring Owners Roger and Cathy Peters
    Students must be pursuing an Associate Degree of Applied Business in Advertising Art at School of Advertising Arts in Kettering, Ohio.

    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.

    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 15, 2013 - May 1, 2013
    Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
    Application: Click here

  • Kimi Kai Memorial Scholarship

    The Kimi Kai Memorial Scholarship, administered by EDSF, was established in 2013 by Robert Kai in honor of his mother. This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding full-time student wil preference going to students attending Washington State University or Gonzaga University and pursuing a degree in Business Journalism or Marketing or English Literature.

    Available Awards: One
    Award Value: $1000 USD
    Application Period: January 15, 2013 - May 1, 2013
    Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
    Application: Click here

 
 

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