Sources of Money 32: Electronic Documents Scholarship Foundation

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Joel applied for several scholarships to attend college. He received more than $78,000 in awards for his undergraduate program. He also earned $48,000 for his master’s degree. He even received a teaching and research assistantship for his doctoral program. Joel created an outstanding master application with value statements highlighting his leadership, academic, athletic, and service contributions.

Characteristics of EDSF

The Electronic Documents Scholarship Foundation sponsors multiple awards. They describe themselves as

“The EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. The industry encompasses the wide range of businesses and professionals involved in the creation, management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic documents.

The EDSF scholarship program is supported by companies and individuals involved in the Document Management and Graphic Communications industry.”

The foundation lists a minimum of 40 available awards valued between $1,000-5,000. All the awards use the same on-line application. You must apply between mid January and the first of May. Each award recognizes a different aspect of electronic documentation.

They advise “All of the scholarships…are Document Management and Graphic Communications Industry Scholarships. By completing the scholarship application, you are applying for all of the scholarships [listed]. Note: Scholarship names and award amounts are subject to change.”

 

Samples from the Electronic Documents Scholarship Foundation

The EDSF web site lists the following awards and more:

• EDSF Board of Directors for Document Management & Graphic Communications
• Hoods Memorial for all Document Management and Graphic Communication careers
• Lynda Baboyian Memorial includes students for Document Management & Graphic Communications
• OutputLinks Communication Group Sponsors for qualified student worldwide for any field of study or degree program

They also sponsor research grants, mentor programs and an excellence in education award.

 

Disadvantages of Electronic Documents Scholarship Foundation

• Generally all students must be studying a field related to document management and graphic communications.
• Only provides information about 43 awards, scholarships, and grants

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