Scholarship Opportunities

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1 Scholarship Opportunities Digital Printing & Graphics Technology Step into the world of graphics... Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Private Donors/ Foundations Scholarships Awarded by: The Printing & Graphic Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Printing & Publishing Council of New England (PPCNE) Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF) We move your creativity beyond DESIGN!

2 For Students from the New England States (CT, MA, ME, VT, NH, & RI) Printing & Publishing Council of NE Page 1 of 1 Contact Us Contact: Jay Smith, Scholarship Chair Mail: P.I.N.E. 5 Crystal Pond Road, Southboro, MA Jay@SBPack.com For Students from the New England States (CT, MA, ME, VT, NH, & RI) Scholarships Awarded by the Printing & Publishing Council of New England Each year the Council awards nearly $100,000 in scholarship money to students throughout New England making it one of the largest scholarship programs of its type anywhere in the country. Awards are usually made in an amount up to a maximum of $2,500 annually. This program was established in 1957 to assist qualified men and women in continuing their education in the graphic arts. The money for these scholarships comes from donations from individuals and member organizations as well as activities sponsored by the Council. Applying for scholarships Students competing for scholarships must be residents of New England. They can either be seniors or recent graduates of high school, or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university that offers a certificate or degree related to printing or the graphic arts. Applicants must complete and submit an application form to the scholarship committee. A copy of the student s transcript record is also required. A Confidential Financial Aid Form will be sent to each applicant upon receipt of the application. Applications are due by May 15th for awards beginning the next school year. What it takes to Receive a Scholarship Awards are based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, personal qualifications, and financial need. The recipient must be enrolled in an approved college program related to the graphic arts. The scholarships are paid directly to the college for each term the student is enrolled. A student must maintain a 2.5 GPA and submit his or her record to the Council Scholarship Committee for review each semester. In addition, the student must advise the Committee in writing by May 1 each year of the intention to return to college for the following year. Notification of scholarship awards are announced in July. Contact Us Home About Us Donations Scholarships Copyright 2014 The Printing & Publishing Council of New England.

3 Your application will be considered for all other Endowed Scholarships From the State of Connecticut For the State of Connecticut Students Contact: Bernie Eckert, PGSF Administrator 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA Tel: (412)

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7 Founded in 1996, The Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF) is the only foundation dedicated to enhancing the value and relevance of document and graphic communications worldwide. As a nonprofit, tax-exempt international charitable organization, our goals are to be a catalyst for education and research initiatives and to increase awareness of the emerging trends and issues that influence the industry. The scholarship application period for the Fall Spring 2015 school year closed on May 1, We will begin accepting scholarship applications for the Fall Spring 2016 school year in mid January. Please visit our website at that time for an application.

8 CCSU Central Connecticut State University Are you looking for an exciting career? Do you have Creative Ideas? Would you like to make a lasting career in graphics by combining your Creativity with Technology? The Graphic Arts Industry supports the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) $175 Billion in sales 35, 000 companies A million plus employees PGSF offers $400,000 in scholarships to students pursuing Print & Graphics Media Technology undergraduate education... You Could Be the Next Scholarship Recipient in 2015! Study at CCSU to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Printing & Graphics Technology Contact: Dr. Naik Dharavath School of Engineering & Technology CCSU Graphics Lab - NC125 dharavathh@ccsu.edu Design by: Karen Eustis Photos by: Quam Adetona