THEME: Unpack Your Potential

Video: Welcome to the PGSF Box Design Contest 

Video: How to Use the Dieline

Download Dieline / Logo Files

Design entries must include the following:

– Prominently display Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation name and logo as part of your design.

– Designs must include a message that relates to the theme: Unpack Your Potential

– Bright and highly visible colors are great! Assume your design will be printed on a white background, so utilize a full color design. PGSF reserves right to adjust any element of the design to ensure printability.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

– Create a high-resolution PDF: images 300dpi, 4/color process (CMYK)

– The winner of the contest must submit all PDF files required for reproduction. Files become the property of PGSF.

– Dielines supplied must be used for the PGSF Box Design Contest.

– PGSF logo and PGSF Scholarship QR code (provided) must be used in your design.

– Use of AI: Students are highly encouraged to generate original concepts, artwork and editing using the digital and analog tools available to them. We appreciate the use of AI as a resource in the creative process but expect submissions to be created by individuals tapping into their own library of skills.

DUE DATE:PDF entries are due by Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Judging will be in March/April, and the winner will be notified by April 30, 2026!  

FINAL PDF Files should be named as follows:

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Firstname_lastname_schoolname_box_2025_HighSchool

POST SECONDARY STUDENT: Firstname_lastname_schoolname_box_2025_PostSecondary

The winner of the contest may be asked for native files required for reproduction. Files become the property of PGSF. 

If you have any questions, please email dianne.bullas@pgsf.org or call 503-572-6610.

Submit PDF Entries Here

Download PGSF Design Assets Here