The ASQ - Richard A. Freund International Scholarship.
This scholarship honors the memory of Richard A. Freund, a past president of ASQ. It is for graduate study of the theory and application of quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, and total quality management. It covers the engineering, statistical, managerial, and behavioral foundations of those fields. The scholarship is offered to members and nonmembers worldwide. Study may take place in one’s own country or in another country.
Funds
A gift of $100,000 has been made to ASQ by Mrs. Richard A. Freund, and ASQ shall administer the annual scholarship. Scholarship applications shall be received no later than April 1 of each year, with the award being made by July 1 of each year. The approximate amount of the yearly award will be $5,000.
Selection Criteria
1) A student who is planning to enroll, or is already enrolled in a master’s degree or higher level program that has a concentration in quality engineering, total quality management, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, or similar quality emphasis at any university or college. Documentation indicating acceptance of enrollment into an appropriate program is needed. Payment of the scholarship is contingent on actual acceptance. Membership in ASQ is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
2) Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate studies (Bachelor’s degree) in engineering, sciences, or business is required. The GPA is the grading system utilized in the United States. GPA must be provided or application will not be accepted. We do not accept TOEFL scores.
Materials to be included
Materials to be included, in English, as part of this application:
1) Original/official transcripts in English of all degrees and studies in engineering, sciences, or business indicating the grade point average (GPA). Transcripts should accompany the application or be sent directly from the institution to the address below. Photocopies of transcripts are not accepted.
2) International students (those who have completed college or university course work outside the United States): Transcripts can be translated by your college or university and must indicate the grade point average (GPA). Otherwise you must submit a foreign transcript evaluation from an American transcript evaluation agency. Transcript evaluation agencies translate transcripts into English, and grades into the GPA grading system. Please note that ASQ does not endorse any agencies.
3) Two letters of recommendation, in English, from persons qualified to assess the candidate’s scholarly and/or work experience. These may be sent under separate cover to the address below.
4) Your formal written statement, in English, of approximately 250 words, which addresses your educational and career goals and why you feel you should receive this scholarship.
This scholarship is also open for under-graduate study
Please note that even the closing date is expired the scholarship provider my still giving you the opportunity for the next years to come.
You can visit their WEBSITE for detailed information.
Listed under: Graduate;
Placement: Vary or Flexible
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