PSI scholarship program sets $25,000 fundraising goal

Paper Stock Industries (PSI), a national chapter of the Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, is marking the 25th anniversary of its scholarship program with a $25,000 fundraising goal this fall. 

“Those funds will allow PSI to offer deserving students even more financial support in these challenging economic times to help them realize their academic dreams,” says Nini Krever, chair of PSI’s Scholarship Committee.

PSI founded its scholarship program in 1995 and has awarded more than $150,000 to more than 100 students since then. According to a news release from PSI, the chapter gave $2,000 scholarships to nine college-bound students this year. PSI scholarships go to dependents of employees of PSI member companies.

For the next round of scholarships, the chapter’s goal is to offer one grand-prize scholarship of $5,000 as well as several $2,500 awards. 

“College costs continue to rise,” Krever says, “so PSI wants to step up its scholarship awards to help students keep up with the financial demands of their higher education.”

Individuals interested in donating can visit paperstockindustries.org and click on the “Scholarships” menu item, then “Donate” to access the donation portal. Potential donors can contribute online through PayPal or print a donation form and return it to PSI with a check or credit card information. PSI also recognizes all donor companies in its marketing and promotional efforts. 

For more information on the PSI Chapter scholarship program, contact Nini Krever at (561) 762-7574 or nktraders@tradersintl.net.