Endowment History – Gilbert Bassett
September 2, 2024 | Posted in: Endowments | PGSF Blogs | Scholarships
Established in 1988
The Gilbert (Bert) Bassett Scholarship was established in 1988 upon his retirement as Executive Director of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
Numerous individuals throughout the industry are aware of the extent and the importance of his service to the industry. His effectiveness and dedication were beneficial to the graphic arts in many various aspects.
His efforts to help young people to prepare to enter the field will continue to benefit the overall industry in years to come. He served as Executive Director of GATF for fourteen noteworthy years. Under his guidance and direction, GATF experienced dramatic growth in corporate membership, equipment acquisitions, and technical personnel.
Upon his death in 1991, his family asked that all donations be directed to this scholarship in order to continue his legacy by providing funds to qualified students choosing to enter the graphic communications and printing field.
Learn more about the opportunities and benefits of creating an endowment with PGSF on our Endowments page.
To learn more about our endowments and how to create a memorial scholarship contact the PGSF Director of Development, Jeff White.
