In 2018, $200,000 was awarded in college scholarships. 32 recipients received renewal payments on scholarships awarded in previous years. 100 new scholarships were awarded: 10 Four-Year College Scholarships, 2 Chairman's Scholarships, 87 One-Year College Scholarships including the Named Scholarships listed below and 1 Friends of PPMN Scholarship.
Awards are determined through a competitive application process with the recipients being announced at the end of May each year.
General requirements for all college scholarships:
- Scholarships are available to full-time promotional products industry employees or their dependent children.
- Scholarships are available for undergraduate education only except for the Friends of PPMN Scholarship which may be used for undergraduate or graduate level coursework.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply.
- Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship. Special note: The Four-Year College Scholarships will be awarded first. Applicants not receiving a Four-Year College Scholarship will be automatically considered for the One-Year College Scholarships and Named Scholarships so a separate application is not required.
- To be considered for the need-based scholarships, PPEF must receive a copy of the Student Aid Report that a student receives after filing the FAFSA.
- Application deadline is March 15.
Please review the application forms for more specific guidelines and requirements.
$8,000 Need-Based Scholarship, awarded $2,000 annually and $4,000 Merit-Based Scholarship, awarded $1,000 annually
Four-Year College Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Achievement Application – Apply Online
$5,000, awarded $2,500 annually for two years
This scholarship is available to students entering their junior year of college, actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an academic field related to promotional products and expressing an intent to enter the promotional products industry after graduation. The scholarship is renewable for the senior year of college, provided that the student meets the minimum GPA requirement and current employment in the promotional products industry is maintained by the student or parent. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of GPA, essay, resume, letter of recommendation and optional financial need. Application deadline is March 15.
Chairman’s Scholarship Application – Apply Online
Chairman’s Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF | 57 Kb)
$2,000 Need-Based Scholarship and $1,000 Merit-Based Scholarship
Vincent J. Arena Scholarship, Stanley L. Breckenridge Scholarship, Castelli North America Scholarship, Eugene P. Cesario Scholarship, Ted E. Dennison, MAS Scholarship, Maureen and Thomas Dugan Scholarship, Jayne Emoff Miller Scholarship, Fran Ford Scholarship, Gauger Family Scholarship, Glen Holt Scholarship, Helen and Al Mackler and Joseph Alexander Scholarship, George C. Matteson, Jr. Scholarship, Jack and Marty Nadel Scholarship, Janelle Nevins Scholarship, NWPMA Success Scholarship, H. Ted Olson Scholarship, PMANC Campbell M. Brown Memorial Scholarship, PPAChicago Scholarship, PPAS Scholarship, Reciprocity Road Roadie Scholarship, Sam Rosenblum Scholarship, Bill Schmidt, Sr. Scholarship, Paul E. Smith Scholarship, Marvin Spike Scholarship, H.D. Joe Stratton Scholarship, Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association Scholarship and David Woods Family Scholarship
$1,000 each
These scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who meet all requirements for the One-Year Scholarships. Please complete the application for the Four-Year Scholarships (high school seniors) or One-Year Scholarships (current college students) to be considered for these awards. Application deadline is March 15.
$1,000
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time industry employee for undergraduate or graduate level coursework at an accredited college or university. Application deadline is March 15.