Honouring Excellence: The Warren Wilkins Memorial Scholarship
The Warren Wilkins Memorial Scholarship is now open for nominations! This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding first-year student in a Canadian graphic communications program, offering them a significant financial boost as they pursue their studies. If you’re a faculty member at an approved institution, now is the time to nominate a deserving student before the May 16, 2025 deadline.
Honouring a Visionary Leader
This scholarship was established to honour the late Warren Wilkins, a visionary in the Canadian printing industry. Wilkins was a strong advocate for nurturing new talent and ensuring a bright future for the industry. His legacy lives on through this award, which provides special recognition to a student who demonstrates exceptional promise in the field of graphic communications.
A Significant Financial Opportunity
The Warren Wilkins Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a first-year Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship recipient enrolled in an approved post-secondary graphic communications program. The recipient will receive an additional $3,500 on top of their $1,500 Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship, bringing the total value of their first-year scholarship to $5,000.
How to Nominate a Student
Each partner school is invited to nominate one outstanding first-year student for the award. The selection process is overseen by the Award Committee of the Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund (CPISTF), ensuring that the most deserving candidate is chosen.
Eligibility & Submission Guidelines
- The nominee must already be a recipient of the Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship.
- Only approved programs and schools may submit nominations.
- Each school may determine its own selection criteria for nominating a student.
- Students cannot apply directly; they must be nominated by their school.
Nomination Package Requirements
The nomination must include:
- Basic Information – School and program name, nominator’s details, and nominee’s full name and contact information.
- Academic Record – A transcript reflecting at least the last three years of study.
- Program Details – Date the nominee began their post-secondary graphic communications program.
- Rationale for Nomination – A statement (max 300 words) outlining why the student deserves the award.
- Optional Materials – A personal statement from the nominee and up to two letters of recommendation.
Deadline & Submission
- All nominations must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to:
- Steve Falk, Executive Director, Outreach & Partner Relations at
- 📧 steve.falk@printscholarships.ca
- Deadline: May 16, 2025
Why This Scholarship Matters
The Warren Wilkins Memorial Scholarship not only provides crucial financial support but also serves as a prestigious recognition within the printing industry. By supporting the next generation of graphic communications professionals, the scholarship continues Warren Wilkins’ legacy—helping talented students take their first step toward a rewarding career.
If you’re a faculty member at an eligible institution, take this opportunity to recognize an exceptional student. Submit your nomination today!
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“The mission of Canadian Print Scholarships is to attract the brightest and best students available to the graphic communications industry by providing financial assistance to enroll and continue in a post-secondary management or technical program at an approved institution.”
