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The Foundation, along with its donors and sponsors, are working to build the future workforce of the graphic communications industry.

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is a not-for-profit organization that offers undergraduate college and technical school scholarships, educational use grants and graduate fellowship assistance to individual interested in graphic communication careers.

PGSF through a variety of programs focuses on attracting young people to the industry. We use a variety of communication and community building avenues to inform students as well as their community, parents, school administration, instructors and advisors, of the wide variety of career opportunities available. Individuals currently working and looking to pursue post-secondary education in order to seek a path into print, packaging and related industries are also eligible for financial assistance, even if they attend school part time.

Our educational use grant program is open to institutions and instructors directly engaged in Graphic Communication, Visual and Design Technology and Print-centric educational programs. High schools, trade schools, junior and community college associate programs, four-year colleges, and universities, along with Masters and Doctorate Degree programs can apply.

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for your assistance throughout my college journey. My progress and journey has been great so far and I will be striving for bigger and better goals this year too.”

– Nia Louis, HSavannah College of Art and Design

“I cannot thank you enough for everything PIAG and PGSF have allowed me to do by generously giving me the financial means to pursue a degree in graphic design. I have learned so much in my five semesters at KSU so far and I have been able to create so much incredible work that I wouldn't have had the chance to do on my own. I truly love the work I do and it's all possible because of PIAG and PGSF, so thank you once again!”

– Abby Paver, Kennesaw State University

“I am deeply grateful for all of the moral and financial support you have given me during my Ph.D. journey. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.”

– Sean Garnsey, University of Texas at San Antonio

"I have been very fortunate and am so grateful for the opportunities provided to me because of this scholarship. So thank you to all donors and the Board of Directors!"

– Tara Seth, Ferris State University

"To be recognized by PGSF is very validating to me as a collegiate designer. Receiving this award has helped greatly in easing the financial burden of obtaining a higher education. But above all, it encourages me to keep pursuing a career as a graphic designer. I feel very honored to have been selected for a PGSF scholarship."

– Chandler Bess, Oklahoma State University - School of Technology

"The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation has been a tremendous blessing to me and my family. Its financial support has allowed me to live out my dream of playing college basketball without having to worry about working to afford college. Going into my senior year, I’m still just as thankful to be a PGSF Scholar as when I was first selected. "

– Marcus Richardson, UNC Chapel Hill

What We Do

BUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE OF THE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

Students

Scholarship awards vary in amount from $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year, in most cases, for up to four years. Financial assistance is also available for current employees in the industry who are taking part time classes to advance their career.

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Donor

Change the life of someone going to school by providing them the extra support they need to achieve their goals.

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Careers

Whether you are aware of it or not, graphic communications is all around you. It is an industry that has establishments in every state and nearly every city or town. And it offers a wide range of positions from production to administrative.

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Printing United Student Day 2024

Organizations will host students for a third consecutive year offering in person experiences of the latest in graphic communications Pittsburgh, PA. – The Print and […]

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PGSF Recognizes National SkillsUSA Champions

Pittsburgh, PA, July 2, 2024 —The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has once again partnered to support the SkillsUSA National Championships, which were held June 25-27 at […]

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Four-Color Offset Press Gifted to Women’s Press Collective Is Put to Good Use

Source: Whattheythink.com Author: Patrick Henry A shop run entirely by volunteers in the Bronx is teaching its members to print for the greater good with […]

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PGSF grant supports Women’s Press Collective to train activists in print and publishing

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Women’s Press Collective in Brooklyn, New York. WPC is an all-volunteer association whose […]

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“Stand Up and Be Recognized”

In my last blog, I confessed about my sadness in failing to recognize my older sister throughout my life. Born four years before me, she […]

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Scholarships for People of Color: Resources and Requirements

A while ago we shared this article with important information and an infographic about how to win a College Scholarship. Now, more than ever, finding College Scholarships […]

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From Baseball to Bright Futures: How the Mariano Rivera Foundation Empowers Students

While visiting the New York area recently, Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, took a meaningful detour into Carlstadt, New Jersey, after enjoying a […]

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Women’s Press Collective Attends the Printing United Expo

Independent media must include printing “I was intrigued by what WPC was doing in the education world of printing,” said Steiner, after being referred to […]

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Four-Color Offset Press Gifted to Women’s Press Collective Is Put to Good Use

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Endowment History – Ben Franklin Society

Established in 2005 The purpose of the Ben Franklin Society is to recognize and honor industry leaders who have made lasting contributions to the printing […]

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Endowment History – Heidelberg USA Corporation Scholarship

Established in 2000 Heidelberg has been systematically driving the development of innovations for the global printing industry for over 170 years. With 10,000 employees around […]

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Endowment History – Regis Delmontagne Scholarship

Established in 2001 Regis Delmontagne served as Chief Executive of NPES (now APTech) for 25 years, having been named the Association’s first fulltime professional executive in December […]

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PGSF Opens 2025 Educational Use Grant Program

January 28, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has opened the fourth annual Educational Use Grant Program to support Graphic/Visual Communications […]

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Springhouse Receives 2023 PGSF Grant

Thank You PGSF Foundation for Empowering Springhouse Students As we reflect on the journey that has brought us to this point, we cannot help but […]

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PGSF Grant Fund Now Open and Accepting Applications for 2023

For Immediate Release: Pittsburgh, PA – February 6, 2023 – For the second consecutive year, Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is accepting applications for […]

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Clear Off the Dust – Spring has Sprung!

Happy Spring!  Didn’t think it would ever get here. Of course, with Spring…comes Spring Cleaning. And for me, it means cleaning and dusting off my […]

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Coming up for Air

Tempus Fugit. Here we are at the end of 2022. Seems like yesterday that we were learning about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the […]

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“Stand Up and Be Recognized”

In my last blog, I confessed about my sadness in failing to recognize my older sister throughout my life. Born four years before me, she […]

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Celebrating Collaboration: Trade Works and Women’s Press Collective Empowering Futures

Celebrating Partnerships: Jan Steiner’s Visit to the Women’s Press Collective (WPC) Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, recently attended the Women’s Press Collective (WPC) […]

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Endowment History – Ben Franklin Society

Established in 2005 The purpose of the Ben Franklin Society is to recognize and honor industry leaders who have made lasting contributions to the printing […]

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From Baseball to Bright Futures: How the Mariano Rivera Foundation Empowers Students

While visiting the New York area recently, Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, took a meaningful detour into Carlstadt, New Jersey, after enjoying a […]

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Celebrating Collaboration: Trade Works and Women’s Press Collective Empowering Futures

Celebrating Partnerships: Jan Steiner’s Visit to the Women’s Press Collective (WPC) Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, recently attended the Women’s Press Collective (WPC) […]

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From Baseball to Bright Futures: How the Mariano Rivera Foundation Empowers Students

While visiting the New York area recently, Jan Steiner, founder of Trade Works USA, took a meaningful detour into Carlstadt, New Jersey, after enjoying a […]

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PGSF Opens 2025 Educational Use Grant Program

January 28, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has opened the fourth annual Educational Use Grant Program to support Graphic/Visual Communications […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – Febuary 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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Endowment History – Ben Franklin Society

Established in 2005 The purpose of the Ben Franklin Society is to recognize and honor industry leaders who have made lasting contributions to the printing […]

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PGSF Opens 2025 Educational Use Grant Program

January 28, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has opened the fourth annual Educational Use Grant Program to support Graphic/Visual Communications […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – Febuary 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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PGSF Opens 2025 Educational Use Grant Program

January 28, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has opened the fourth annual Educational Use Grant Program to support Graphic/Visual Communications […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – January 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – Febuary 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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PGSF Opens 2025 Educational Use Grant Program

January 28, 2025 (Pittsburgh, PA) The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has opened the fourth annual Educational Use Grant Program to support Graphic/Visual Communications […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – January 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – Febuary 2025

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years with Scholarship funds. In this blog series we highlight feedback […]

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – January 2025

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Scholarship Recipients Speak Out – December 2024

PGSF is honored to have impacted the lives of thousands of students over the years. In this blog series we highlight feedback from our current […]

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John Berthelsen Honored with Annual Recognition Award for Service to Furtherance of Education for the Graphic Arts

The Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is recently announced the inauguration of an award honoring the unending service of John Berthelsen to the Education […]

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PGSF Grant Benefits Pittsburg State Students in 2022

 Rion Huffman, Associate Professor at Pittsburg State University in the Graphics and Imaging Technologies Department requested funding to help send his students to ADOBE […]

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PGSF grant supports Women’s Press Collective to train activists in print and publishing

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Women’s Press Collective in Brooklyn, New York. WPC is an all-volunteer association whose […]

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