Pursuing higher education is a big commitment—and a little support can make a meaningful difference. Each year The Foundation awards over $500,000 in scholarships to students. Explore scholarship opportunities designed to help students build careers in graphic communications.
Use the tabs below to find requirements for Full-Time Students, Part-Time Students, and find answers to common questions in the Scholarship FAQs.
High school seniors or students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program who are pursuing careers in printing technology, printing management, graphic communication, or packaging.
To be considered and presented to the selection committee:
Individuals currently employed by a graphic communications company who are seeking additional education to advance their careers.
To be considered and presented to the selection committee:
Find answers to common questions about The FGCE scholarship process, including how applications are reviewed, how awards are distributed, and what to expect after selection.
The Scholarship Selection Committee of The FGCE is comprised of college educators and industry leaders experienced in interpreting test scores, school records, and other pertinent information. The confidential file of every candidate who becomes a semifinalist in the competition is carefully reviewed. Scholarship candidates are judged on the basis of their academic records; recommendations offered from instructors, advisors, and employers; biographical records, which indicate academic honors; extracurricular interests, etc.
An email will notify scholarship winners. The email will be sent to the email address used to submit the online application. Check this email regularly. Each scholarship award becomes official when the winner returns a form that confirms enrollment in an approved college and the student’s signature verifying acceptance of the scholarship.
Scholarship awardsvary in amount from $1500 to $10,000 per academic year, in most cases, for up to four years. The FGCE Staff will determine the amount of each scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is not made public. The award will be paid in a lump sum directly to the college financial aid office, in the student’s name. The college will be authorized to draw upon the scholarship for payment of tuition and other fees.
A scholarship is awarded for up to four years of college (unless otherwise specified) provided the scholarship recipient maintains a high scholastic average and continues in an approved program of study. The student’s record is reviewed at the end of each grading period and, if satisfactory, the award is extended for the following year. Students are required to maintain a “B” (3.0) average. If a student’s grades fall below this average, the student will be put on academic probation for the following semester. If the student is below a 3.0 for two consecutive semesters the student loses the scholarship and must reapply.
Some fellowship (graduate study) awards are available for college graduates who want to pursue advanced training in some specialized areas that relate to the graphic communication/printing industry. The deadline for Fellowship Program funding applications is May 1. Apply using the standard online scholarship application. Any questions don’t hesitate to contact us contact@fgce.org or phone: (866) 556-7473
Serious protracted illness or injury that would delay a college career would be considered reason for holding an award on reserve. Time limits and other restrictions are to be set by The Foundation. Other leaves of absence will be considered individually.
Residents of Canada interested in pursuing further education for careers in graphic communication/printing should contact the Canadian Printing Industry Association; 151 Rue Slater Street, Suite 1110; Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3.
2026–2027 APPLICATIONS
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Review: May–June 2026
Notifications: July–August 2026
Prepare early to ensure all materials are submitted on time.
Reopens: November 1, 2026
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