ASQRS Scholarship Info

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YEAR 2012 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
ASQ Rochester Section promotes the application of quality concepts and methodology in all professional fields through a college scholarship program. Up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year. Scholarships are at least $1000.

Students who meet the eligibility requirements may submit an application.

The ASQ Rochester Section Scholarship Committee selects award recipients based on the content of application materials. Personal interviews may be conducted. The Committee may decide to award all, some, or none of the available scholarship funds. In all cases, the decision of the Committee is final.

The awards will be presented at a lunch-time recognition ceremony at the ASQ Rochester Section Annual Conference, April 2012.

ELIGIBILITY:
To be considered eligible for an award, applicants must meet all the following qualifications:

1. Be a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or university in the United States. The school must be a not-for-profit institution.
2. Be currently in the Sophomore or Junior year of studies.
3. Have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on a different scale).
4. Be a permanent resident of Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, or Wyoming Counties of New York State -OR- be a child of a member of ASQ Rochester Section.
5. Submit all required application materials by January 27, 2012.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applicants for a scholarship award must submit the following information to the ASQ Rochester Section Scholarship Committee:

1. A completed application form. Download the attached Microsoft Word document and complete electronically.
2. A sealed, official transcript showing grades for the entire enrollment in the current school and prior college(s), if any. The transcript must be sent directly from the college(s) to the scholarship committee.
3. One letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant’s character and ability. This must be written and sent directly from a professor or official from the applicant’s current college, or from a current or recent employer.
4. An essay written by the applicant, of no more than three pages double spaced, covering the following items:
1. Provide a definition of quality, in your own words, as it relates to products and/or services.
2. Explain how this concept applies to your life experiences (i.e. college studies, extracurricular activities, work experience).
3. Describe how you envision applying this quality concept in a future career.
4. Tell why you are applying for this scholarship.
5. Supply any other relevant information.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Submit all documents electronically to: ASQRS.scholarship@gmail.com.

Mailing
In the event that documents cannot be submitted electronically, paper copies can be mailed to:
ASQRS Scholarship Committee
PO Box 10117
Rochester NY 14610

1) Be sure to submit all four required items listed above.
2) The Deadline for submitting the materials is January 27, 2012.

WHO WE ARE:
The ASQ (American Society for Quality) is the world's leading membership organization devoted to quality. The mission of the ASQ Rochester section is: "To advance individual and organizational excellence in the Greater Rochester Community through education and training in quality principles and technologies, and to promote quality professionalism by members."

QUESTIONS?
Please contact: Kit Schlageter
585-453-4912 (0700-1600 ET)
mschlag2@its.jnj.com
kit.scholarship@gmail.com

Learn more: Download the Full PDF | Download the Application Form

QUESTIONS?
Please contact: Kit Schlageter 585-453-4912
mschlag2@its.jnj.com
kit.scholarship@gmail.com