PGSF is fortunate to have many generous organizations and individuals who support our efforts to fund students, educators and encourage the future workforce in Graphic Communications. These come in the form of donations, gifts and grants, continued funding of existing endowments and the creation of new endowments!

Meet our Annual Donors

  • Century Club Donors

    Annual gift of $100 or more

    • Comicstorian, Ben Potters, family & friends
    • Jules Van Sant
    • Dr. Kevin King
    • McKenzie Munson
    • Richard Schildgen
    • Robert Whitton
    • Theodore Steiskal
    • Theodore Straus
  • Learn more about PGSF endowments:

    CLICK HERE to access the PGSF Endowment history book PDF.

    CLICK HERE to see our Current Endowments

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Testimonials

"Thank you so much again for making this scholarship possible. I really appreciate all of your support on my academic journey, and I hope you are doing well!"

– Delaney Wong, New York University

"Thank you to PGSF and my donors for the money given to me to help pay for my school. Because of y'all, I was able to not stress about paying for school. I was able to enjoy my time home with my family and baby nieces without worrying about my school finances!"

– Keylie Hendges, Appalachian State University

“I am excited to help get more students interested in our industry and our program at Ferris!”

– Faith Robinson, Ferris State University

“From the deepest parts of my heart, thank you!!”

– Amber Dobbins, Fort Hays State University

"Thank you again for your commitment and generosity!"

– Haylie Szarejko, Ferris State University

"Thank you so much for everything, I'm excited to update you on how the rest of my year turns out!"

– Jake Cummings, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

"I am very excited to be starting my last semester at Ferris and could not do it with out this program and the wonderful people keeping it running!"

– Kayla McDonnell, Ferris State University

“Graduated Summa Cum Laude this semester and I've accepted a position at Newell Brands as an Associate Packaging Engineer. Thanks so much for your support throughout my college experience at Clemson!”

– Elizabeth Gale, Clemson University

“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, Savannah College of Art and Design

“Thank you again for allowing me a chance to further my education!”

– Michelle Maingi, Morgan State University

“Thank you again for this scholarship, I greatly appreciate it.”

– Maya Alho, Massachusetts 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 am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me the PGSF Student Scholarships year 2024. Your generosity is not only a financial relief but also a source of great motivation for me as I pursue my studies at RIT. This scholarship has made a significant impact on my academic journey, allowing me to focus on my coursework and professional growth without the added stress of financial constraints. As I work towards achieving my degree in Packaging Science, I am inspired by your commitment to supporting students like me in reaching our goals. Thank you once again for your generosity and belief in my potential. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and am determined to make the most of it by excelling academically and contributing positively to my community.”

– Shruti Sopan Gontla, Rochester Institute of Technology

“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

"Thank you for your support in my educational journey.”

– Venkatesh Jampala, Rochester Institute of Technology

“The print industry is here to stay, with endless possibilities that continue to evolve. Each department is like a well of knowledge, working together as a team to bring creative visions to life. From unique formats and finishes to a wide range of substrates, the opportunities for what can be printed are truly limitless. It’s an amazing feeling to see incredible pieces come together — whether it’s a small custom run or a large-scale campaign, print makes a powerful and lasting impact.”

– Jenny Appledorn, Ferris State

“Clemson taught me how to exists and thrive in the print industry, but it also taught me how to keep improving and learning. Every day, I face a new color related problems at work, and every day I know how to trouble shoot and work with others to come to a solution. It also set me up with so many connections across the country to where I never run out fellow industry partners that I have encountered either at work or in school. I even get to help train and mentor others at work through the knowledge I have gained since graduating.”

– Megan Brown, Clemson University

"My experience as a graphic designer in the print industry has been both exciting and educational. I work on many different types of projects, from stickers to brochures to large wall graphics. With each project I work on, I push myself creatively and learn new things about project management and the printing industry."

– Emma Siestsema, Michigan State