The Richard A. Freund International Scholarship is geared toward postgraduate students pursuing research in fields related to nice control, excellent guarantee, and general exceptional management. It gives a economic award of about $5,000 to assist with instructional charges. Applicants have to have a GPA of 3.25 or better and may study in their home or abroad country . The application cut-off date is April 1 every year.
Max scholarship per student: USD 5,000 => Rs 4,16,300
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.61
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense |
|---|---|
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be Awarded
Varies
This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application. Scholarship link https://asq.org/about-asq/asq-awards/freundscholar
Application Link
https://asq.org/about-asq/asq-awards/freundscholar
Application Documents
| Type of Documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
|---|---|
| LOR | Required |
| Official transcripts | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info
| Information | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 1 each year |
| Decision Date | June (exact date may vary each year) |
| help@asq.org | |
| Phone Number | 1 (800) 248-1946 |
Additional Information
Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam Name | Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any) |
|---|---|
| 12 | Required |
| UG | Required (minimum score 3.3 GPA) |
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are
What is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship provides an award of approximately $5,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree or higher level program that focuses on quality engineering, total quality management, or related fields. A minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Is membership in ASQ required?
No, applicants do not need to be members of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) to receive the scholarship.
What materials are required for the application?
Applicants must submit:
– Official transcripts showing a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
– Two letters of recommendation.
– A personal statement of approximately 250 words addressing educational and career goals.
When are decisions announced?
Scholarship decisions are typically made in June.
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