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TLMI
40 Shuman Blvd.Ste 295
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630)357-9222
Fax: (630)357-0192
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Current Scholarship Winners
TLMI 2008-2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
FOUR YEAR STUDENTS
INTRODUCING TLMI’S 2008-2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
SARAH BATES – JUNIOR
Senior – University of Central Missouri
Sarah received the J.P. Buckley Memorial Scholarship this year. Majoring in graphic arts technology management, Sarah became interested in this field during high school. She is President of the Graphics Arts Club, Vice President of her sorority, member of the honor fraternity and a Student Ambassador. Sarah has maintained a 3.86 major GPA and 3.5 over all GPA. To help pay for her education she also works 30 per week at a community center.
KRISTIN LE BELT
Senior – Western Michigan University
Kristin is a returning scholarship recipient. She has maintained a 3.63 GPA which qualified her for the Dean’s List. Some of her classes this year consisted of digital imaging components, color management in the print industry, flexography and offset lithography and advanced multimedia. Kristin has applied for the Lees Honors College at Western Michigan and is waiting for acceptance.
JENNIFER LONG
Senior – Western Michigan University
Jennifer is in the Imaging Program at Western which provides details on the printing industry from creating the paper, pre-flight and design, printing and finishing. She has completed the flexography and offset lithography courses, gravure course, and lithography and intaglio classes. Jennifer will be interning at a very large tag and label company this summer. She was also employed at the Career and Student Employment Services on campus for two summers.
CAITLIN LYNCH
Senior – Western Michigan University
Caitlin has been on the Dean’s List for her entire collage education and currently holds a 3.63 GPA. She received a job with Western’s Printing Pilot Plant her first year of school and is now working as a prepress technician at Western’s Print Lab. This May she started a position as a graphic designer for the College of Business at Western. Extra activities include membership in the Graphic Arts Society, screen printing for other organizations and help with the annual Christmas celebration at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission.
MARGARET MACKURA
Junior – Ohio University
A visit with dad to a label printing plant inspired Margaret to become involved in the printing industry. Even though majoring in graphic design, she realizes the importance of knowing the printing side of the industry. She has been on the Dean’s List three times and is now maintaining a 3.44 GPA. Margaret continues working at two part time jobs when she can to help with her education.
KATIE FRICKER
Junior – Western Michigan University
Majoring in Imaging, Katie also is a RA, on the Executive Board for Drive Safe Kalamazoo, participates in the Graphic Arts Society, the Residence Hall Association and the Britton/Hadley Hall Council. After creating a magazine ad for an association, Katie was offered a job by a local company for the summer where she was able to gain more industry experience. This summer she will be interning at a company in Michigan where she will be involved in the printing of student planners and offset litho.
AARON STREBEL
Junior – University of Wisconsin-Stout
A full time student in the Packaging Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Aaron has developed a special interest in the tag and label industry. This past summer and winter break Aaron worked for one of TLMI’s member companies and will be returning to this company, this summer, working in their digital printing department. During the school year Aaron works part-time as a professor’s assistant and still maintains a 3.072 GPA.
TWO YEAR STUDENTS
INTRODUCING TLMI’S 2008-2009 TWO YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
TRISTAN ANGERMEIER
Vincennes University
MICHAEL FUCCI II
Fox Valley Technical College
ROSE KATHERINE MC KERNON
Dunwoody College of Technology
Read letters from TLMI scholarship winners
Two-Year Colleges
This scholarship program is for students enrolled in a flexographic printing program at a two-year college or
in a technical program where degrees are granted. This grant is targeted to the student who is seeking
a career in the flexographic industry. Your educator must review your application and submit it to TLMI
Headquarters. Applications are NOT accepted directly from the student.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009
Who is eligible?
Any student enrolled full-time in a flexographic printing program at a two-year college or technical
program that grants degrees.
How much is awarded to each student?
$1,000 (per school year)
How many scholarships are awarded annually?
Four
What criteria does the student have to meet?
1. The applicant must be able to demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry.
2. The applicant must exhibit proficiency in overall academics and maintain a 3.00 or higher GPA.
3. Upon the applicant’s request, an official college transcript is required for the work completed.
4. The applicant must present his completed application to his educator for submission to TLMI.
Applications WILL NOT be accepted directly from a student. (Each learning facility can submit
two applications to the TLMI Scholarship Selection Committee.)
5. The applicant shall provide a Personal Statement, which should include: personal information
about themselves, financial circumstances, career and/or educational goals, employment
experience and reasons why they should be selected for this award.
6. The completed application and required documents must be received in the TLMI
office January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009.
How does the process work?
1. Review the criteria.
2. Complete application.
3. Submit application with personal statement and transcripts to your educator.
4. Have educator review and submit application to TLMI. (Only two applications are accepted
from each learning facility.)
How will I know if I have been selected?
You will be contacted directly by mail or phone by a TLMI representative.
Who would my educator or I contact with questions?
Karen Planz at the TLMI Headquarters – (800) 533-8564.
Where does my educator send the completed application?
Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
40 Shuman Blvd.,
Suite 295
Naperville, IL 60563
REMEMBER, YOUR EDUCATOR MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE HAVE THEM CALL KAREN PLANZ AT (800) 533-8564
Four-Year Colleges
(Full Time Students)
This scholarship program is for qualified third and fourth year full-time college students who are
pursuing an education leading to careers in the tag and table manufacturing industry.
Application Deadline:
January 1, 2009 but no later than March 31, 2009
(Please read this entire page before applying.)
Who is eligible?
A $5,000 a year scholarship may be awarded to a sophomore or junior attending a 4 year accredited
college or university on a full-time basis during their junior or senior year that can demonstrate
interest in entering the tag and label industry.
What other criteria does the student have to meet?
1.The applicant must be able to demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry.
2.Major course work should include those courses which are appropriate for the tag and label
manufacturing industry. (Such as: management, sales/marketing, graphic arts, graphic design,
production.)
3.The applicant must exhibit proficiency in overall academics (a minimum of 3.00 GPA).
4.Upon the applicant’s request, an official college transcript is required for the work completed
from the freshman and sophomore years and is to be sent by the college directly to the TLMI
office address.
5.You must be enrolled as a full-time day student your junior and senior year.
6.The applicant shall possess excellent character including work ethic, honesty and integrity.
References from three persons, who are not family members, should provide this information.
7.The applicant must provide a one page, typed personal statement including:
. Personal information about yourself, including any special circumstances, interests and activities.
· Your financial circumstances including financial aid you are receiving and your educational budget.
· Career and/or educational goals and how they might relate to the tag and label industry.
· Employment experience.
· Reasons why you should be selected for this award.
8.The completed application and required documents must be received in the TLMI office between January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009.
How do I get an application and reference forms?
There are two possible ways to obtain the forms:
(Select only one of the two options)
1. Fill out the applications on-line.
2. Call TLMI Headquarters. (800) 533-8564.
How much is awarded to each student?
$5,000
How many scholarships are awarded annually?
Six
When is the money distributed?
$2,500 by August 15th
$2,500 by December 31st
Who do I contact with questions?
Karen Planz at the TLMI Headquarters. (800) 533-8564
How does the process work?
Review the criteria listed above to verify you qualify to apply for a scholarship. Then follow all procedures outlined above.
Once TLMI Headquarters receives the following:
(which needs to be received after January 1, 2009 and not later than March 31, 2009)
Completed Application
Personal Statement
School Transcript
Three References
Samples of Work (not mandatory)
1. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications.
2. Narrows down the applicants to 10 or less.
3. Sets up personal interviews with each applicant.
4. Makes a decision.
How will I know if I have been selected as a possible candidate or not?
You will be contacted directly by mail or phone by a TLMI representative who will inform you of the next step.
Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
40 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 295
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: (630) 357-9222 Fax: (630) 357-0192
General Email Address: office@tlmi.com
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