The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada Vancouver Island Chapter (GDC VI) Scholarship Awards are Vancouver Island’s pre-eminent educational awards, funded by GDC VI initiatives and coordinated by the GDC VI.

Since 1956 the GDC has been dedicated to improving graphic design standards and practice in the workplace. The GDC VI Professional Scholarship Award and Student Scholarship Award were initiated in 2008.

The professional Scholarship Award was created to encourage and support Professional Members to continue their education by attending conferences, classes or seminars. Designers from Vancouver Island, who are GDC Professional Members (FGDC or CGD) in good standing, are invited to apply for the GDC VI Professional Scholarship Award.

Aspiring designers from Vancouver Island who are full-time students and student members enrolled in 2-, 3-, and 4-year graphic design programs returning to continue their studies, are invited to apply for the GDC VI Student Scholarship Award.

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2012 GDC VI Student Scholarship Awards are now accepting applications!

The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada Vancouver Island Chapter (GDC VI) Scholarship Awards are Vancouver Island’s pre-eminent educational awards, funded by GDC VI initiatives and Hemlock Printers, and coordinated by the GDC VI. Since 1956 the GDC has been dedicated to improving graphic design standards and practice in the workplace and in schools.

The GDC VI Student Scholarship Awards were initiated in 2008 to encourage and support students in taking their design education to a level that will prepare them for professional practice. Aspiring designers from Vancouver Island who are full-time students and student members enrolled in 2-, 3-, and 4-year graphic design programs, returning to continue their studies are invited to enter the GDC VI Scholarship Awards Program.

Winners will receive scholarship awards applied directly to their tuition fees. The winning students are profiled on the GDC national website, and the national and chapter newsletters.

Two $500 Cady Marshall awards!
Two $1000 Hemlock Printers awards!

Deadline for applying is January 13th, 2012.

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Greg Dubeau is a 3^rd year graphic design attending Vancouver Island University. Before relocating to British Columbia, Greg graduated from the BA Illustration degree program at Sheridan College in Oakville, ON.

Greg holds conceptual thinking and problem solving as the highest priority for visual communication. This in turn has lead his work to exhibit a wide range of unusual materials such as bottle caps, cigarettes, ketchup and worms.

Currently Greg is experimenting with video documentation, illustrated typography, collage and a time-based study tracking artistic productivity. Upon graduation in 2012, he wishes to pursue a career as a Graphic Designer/Illustrator in a high-density market such as Toronto, New York or Los Angeles.

For more information on Greg Dubeau please visit www.gregdubeau.com