EDPA FOUNDATION
A LEGACY OF GIVING
EDPA launched EDPAF’s A Legacy of Giving in the Spring of 2001, with executives across the industry endorsing its mission and sharing a common goal: a genuine desire to stand by our peers in their time of need. The EDPAF supports industry members and their families during crises and offers scholarships to design students through EDPA-affiliated institutions, as well as to college students whose families are part of our industry.
Since its inception, the EDPAF has assisted over 270 families by donating more than $2.5 million to those facing financial hardship. The Foundation has also awarded 169 scholarships, totaling $599,000. Over the past twenty-plus years, 175 designers from partner schools have been placed with leading companies in our industry. The Foundation additionally supports partner schools that develop vital industry-specific curricula, which are crucial for building a strong foundation for a prosperous future.
EDPAF Scholarship Fund
The EDPA Foundation Scholarship Fund was created in 2004 to support industry members and their families in covering the costs of education beyond high school. Any EDPA member or an immediate family member who has graduated or will graduate from high school and has been accepted to a post-high school educational institution is eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on three categories: financial need, academic achievement, and essay/awards/extra credit. Start the EDPA Foundation Scholarship application process by completing the application here.
Do you have a child or know of one in the industry who is entering college in the fall? Are you or your spouse thinking about finishing a degree or starting a new one? Start the EDPA Foundation Scholarship application process by completing the application below.
EDPA Foundation Scholarship Application
The EDPA Foundation Scholarship Program was created to support experiential marketing industry members and their families with the costs of higher education. If you are an industry member or an immediate dependent this scholarship is for you!
* In order to be eligible for the EDPA Foundation Scholarship, potential applicants must be an immediate family member of a current EDPA member company, who has graduated or will graduate high school and has been accepted for attendance at a post-high school educational institute. Proof of enrollment in an accredited 2 or 4-year college is required. Scholarships are awarded based on three categories - financial need, academic achievement and essay/awards/extra credit. All students in our Industry families are eligible, however, financial need is weighed more heavily than the other two areas.
Start the process by providing the information below:
Questions? Please contact Kari Peters - kpeters@edpa.com 1-866-806-EDPA(3372)
NOTE: This form must first be completed by May 2, 2025
in order to declare interest in the scholarship application. It is not the application itself.
The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic
EDPAF funds its mission through donations from our members and through our grantors program. In addition, there are two major fundraisers throughout the year:
The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic, the oldest continuous charitable benefit in our industry. The “Randy” raises funds to help families in the exhibition industry who have suffered severe tragedies or face insurmountable medical expenses. To learn more or find out how you might help, details and application forms are available here.
EDPA Foundation Grantors
Thank you to our Grantors:
Access TCA*
Acer Exhibits & Events*
AFR Furniture Rental
Agam
Aluvision
Art Guild*
Apogee Exhibits
AV Dimensions*
BannerBug
beMatrix*
Bowman Design Group
Brumark*
Champion Logistics Group
Classic Exhibits*
Coastal International*
CORT*
CREW XP
Deckel and Moneypenny
Derse*
Diper Exhibitions*
Display Supply & Lighting*
Downing Displays*
Eagle Management Group*
EEI Global*
Elevation3D*
EWI Worldwide*
Excalibur Exhibits*
Exhibit Concepts*
Exhibit Fair International
Exhibitree*
Exhibitus
Expon Exhibits*
Featherlite Exhibits*
Freeman Co.*
Genesis Exhibits
Group Delphi*
Hamilton Exhibits*
Highmark TechSystems
Hill & Partners, Inc*
Kubik, Inc
MC2*
Moss*
MSM
Nationwide Displays
Nimlok*
Nth Degree*
Nuvista Event Services*
Octanorm USA*
OnSite Exhibitor Service*
Poretta & Orr
PRG*
Renaissance Management*
Reveal*
Robert Laarhoven
Sho-Link*
SMT Expo (Glenmore Industries)*
Spectrum Show Services*
Star Exhibits & Environments *
StevensE3
SWX Global Design & Production*
Taylor Visual Impressions
The Inside Track
Vector5
* Denotes Founding Grantor
Can We Count On You?
We rely on the generosity of individuals and corporations to help those in need. Your contribution means a great deal to EDPAF and each of its board members but even more to the families who will be touched by your thoughtfulness.
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