EDPA FOUNDATION
A LEGACY OF GIVING
The Experiential Designers & Producers Association Foundation was formed in the Spring of 2001. It is a foundation led by executives from all segments of the industry that have a common goal: the heartfelt desire to reach out to our peers in their time of need.
The EDPA Foundation exists to help our industry... We believe it is our calling to provide support for our industry members and their families through financial assistance during crisis, through scholarships for creative thinkers and leaders, and through education of our people.
EDPAF Scholarship Fund
The EDPA Foundation Scholarship Fund was created in 2004 to help industry members and their families pursue university-level of study. What started as a local golf tournament in Las Vegas in 2002 has grown help over 135 scholarships for a total of more than $400,000! Any 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, is eligible to apply. 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.
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
The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic is the oldest continuous charitable benefit in our industry. The event raises funds to aid industry members and their families suffering emotional and financial hardships.
Unfortunately, there will always be industry members who are in dire need of our support
If you would like to learn more about the RSMGC, or find out how you might help support this endeavor, 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.
Interested in supporting the EDPA Foundation?
Fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly!