Foundation Opens 2027-2028 Scholarship Applications
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education is accepting applications for its annual scholarships through May 1, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Scholarships
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education, formerly known as PGSF, opened its scholarship application period for the 2027-2028 academic year on November 1, 2026. The annual program is open to full-time or part-time students pursuing secondary education in graphic communications, including high school seniors, post-secondary students, and graphic communications employees.
Why it matters
The program offers financial support to students and workers pursuing graphic communications education across the United States. Part-time applicants are eligible for the eighth consecutive year of the foundation's offering.
Full-time applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better and 12 or more credits per term, with applications due May 1, 2027. Part-time applicants must submit employer confirmation by the same deadline.
The players
Foundation for Graphic Communication Education
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education, formerly known as PGSF, is a nonprofit organization that funds education in the graphic communications field.
The details
Applications are submitted online through theFGCE.org under the Students-Scholarships section. Full-time applicants must include two recommendations and official transcripts or a copy with their online application, and applications are evaluated during May and June.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Scholarship application period opens.
May 1, 2027: Application period closes for full-time and part-time applicants.
May and June 2027: Scholarship applications are evaluated.
July and August 2027: Scholarship recipients are notified.
Culture Shift
The foundation's eighth consecutive year offering part-time scholarships reflects a continuing effort to support working adults in graphic communications who pursue education alongside employment. This extends a multi-year pattern of broadening access beyond traditional full-time students.
Full-time students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and enroll in at least 12 credits per term to qualify. Part-time students should secure employer confirmation before the May 1, 2027 deadline to be considered.
The takeaway
Students in graphic communications who meet the GPA and credit requirements should prepare applications early to meet the May 1, 2027 deadline. Part-time workers should contact their employers now to secure the required confirmation.
What happens next
Full-time applications are due May 1, 2027, and recipients are expected to be notified in July and August 2027.
Further reading
Explore more on Scholarships for other funding opportunities available to students.
More information
Apply through the FGCE online scholarship application under the Students-Scholarships section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Labelsandlabeling.
