Each year the PMMI Foundation provides over $200,000 in scholarships to students looking to enter the packaging and processing industries upon graduation.
Visit individual scholarship information to find deadlines!
The Chuck Yuska Scholarship was established for PMMI’s former President & CEO of 28 years. Mr. Yuska was an influential force in growing PMMI and the association’s trade show, PACK EXPO, representing innovation in the packaging industry.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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This scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded to one student attending a North American 4-year college or university with a focus on electrical engineering.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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Established in honor of Packaging Hall of Famer and longtime Enercon Industries Corporation Employee Bill Zito. Enercon is a PMMI Member Company that supplies induction cap sealers, corona treaters, and plasma surface treaters. Bill Zito was an active PMMI member and strongly believed in the importance of education in the packaging field.
Application deadline, October 31, 2026.
The Enercon Bill Zito scholarship ($1,500) will be awarded to the candidate who best meets the following criteria:
ISBT – International Society of Beverage Technologist is awarding two scholarships of $5,000. The scholarships include one year of membership in the ISBT and free attendance registration to the ISBT annual meeting, BevTech. (Note: ISBT does not provide sponsorship of travel fees, accommodations or other travel related expenses).
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
The ISBT scholarship will be awarded to the candidate who best meets the following criteria:
The scholarship was established in memory of one of OMAC’s founding members, John A. Kowal, to honor him and his contributions to the field he served for 20+ years – to encourage and support the growth of careers in automation. This $5,000 scholarship is sponsored by OMAC.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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Established in memory of the former president and CEO of the Garvey Corporation, a PMMI Member Company. Mark Garvey was a past chairman of PMMI and a long-time supporter of packaging education. He gave significant time and effort to technical schools in the United States and Canada.
Each fall, the Garvey Family awards the scholarship to one PMMI Partner School that demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the packaging industry.
No online application.
The school selects a student to receive the award, following these criteria:
There is no application or deadline for this scholarship.
This scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded to one student attending a North American 4-year college or university with a focus on mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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The PACK EXPO Scholarship is the beneficiary of PMMI’s PACK gives BACK events at PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Six $5,000 scholarships are awarded to students attending a North American college or university.
The winners will be announced at the PACK gives BACK event at PACK EXPO.
Application deadline, July 31, 2026.
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The EXPO PACK Scholarship was established to support and advance student careers within Mexico’s packaging and processing industry. Each year, two $5,000 scholarships are awarded to students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities in Mexico.
The winners will be announced at the PACK gives BACK event at PACK EXPO.
Application deadline, July 31, 2026.
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The PPWLN scholarship was established to support women’s careers in the packaging and processing industry. This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a female student at a North American college or university looking to pursue a career in packaging or processing.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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The PMMI Member Family Scholarship supports immediate family members of PMMI member company employees who are interested in packaging and processing as a career choice. These $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to the top fifteen applicants.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
Candidates for the PMMI Member Family Scholarship must:
Established in memory of Claude Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer. All of whom were industry leaders and committed to education and workforce development.
Scholarships in the amount of $4,000 are awarded to students attending a 2-year North American college.
Application deadline, July 31, 2026.
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This scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded to one student enrolled in a processing program at a North American a 4-year college or university.
Application deadline, March 31, 2026.
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Each year PMMI provides over $85,000 in travel assistance to PMMI Partner Schools wishing to attend PACK EXPO. These funds help cover students’ accommodation and transportation costs.
PMMI Partner Schools are invited to apply for travel assistance. The amount awarded will depend on the total requests received with preference given to those participating in PMMI sponsored student activities, such as The Amazing Packaging Race. The total amount per student will not exceed $250 and funds must be used for student travel to PACK EXPO.
The PMMI Foundation continues to promote awareness of the packaging and processing industry to the future workforce. There is no better way to showcase the industry to potential leaders than by attending PACK EXPO trade shows. To assist members in bringing interns to PACK EXPO, the PMMI Foundation has developed the PACK EXPO Internship Reimbursement Program.
