FGCS opens scholarship applications

The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (formerly PGSF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2027-2028 academic year. The foundation provides scholarships to individuals interested in an education and a career in the graphic communications industry.

The 2027-2028 scholarship application period runs from November 1, 2026, to May 1, 2027. The online application can be found on our website, theFGCE.org under Students-Scholarships. The annual program is open to full- or part-time students pursuing secondary education in the graphics communications industry.

The foundation’s goal is to attract individuals to the graphic communications industry and to inform them of the wide variety of career opportunities available. The organization awards scholarships to high school seniors or students already enrolled in a post-secondary program, as well as to individuals who are currently employed by a graphic communications company and are seeking additional education.

This is the eighth consecutive year that the foundation is offering scholarships to part-time students.

Jules Van Sant, chair, the FGCE, said: 'We strive to help students pursuing an education in the graphics communications industry, and we’re excited to offer scholarships to those already in the workforce for the eighth year in a row. It’s a valuable resource to employers and employees looking to expand and grow within their organization.'

Scholarship applications are evaluated during May and June, and recipients will be notified in July and August of 2027.

For full-time students, the application must be submitted by May 1, 2027. They need two recommendations, official transcripts or a copy (must be submitted online with the application), a 3.0 GPA or better and full-time status (12 or more credits per term). They must be enrolled in a printing or graphics program at a technical school, college or  
university within the US. The student must also pursue a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communications or packaging.

Individuals who are currently employed by a graphic communications company and are seeking additional, part-time secondary education are encouraged to apply for a foundation scholarship as well. To be considered, applicants must be confirmed by their employer by May 1, 2027. The employer must be in the graphic communications industry, either as a service provider or as a supplier to the industry. The applicant must also intend to continue a career in graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or packaging.

No transcripts or GPA are required for the initial application unless the student is currently enrolled in a program; however, to be considered for scholarship renewal, the recipient must achieve and maintain a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. Grades are to be submitted upon completion of coursework and sent to the foundation when requested.

Scholarships for part-time applicants may be awarded for online-only programs. The application must indicate the program of study the applicant plans on taking, the number of credits per term and the expected cost. This information will be used to establish the amount of any award.