DIVISION AWARDS
The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Division offers Awards in the following categories:
Councilor Chair of the Year Award – Presented to the ASQ regional councilor who has made the most significant contribution to the success of the division with his or her region during the year.
Shirl Furger Service-Leadership Award – Given to recognize proactive support to the FDC Division’s officers and members, practice of ethics, integrity and honesty in balancing Divisional needs with Society interests, upbeat professionalism and a drive to facilitate success for all with a “can be done”, “will be done”, and “should be done right” attitude. (The Shirl Furger Service-Leadership Award was formerly the Committee Chair of the Year Award – Presented to the ASQ FDC Division Committee Chair who has demonstrated the greatest success in accomplishing the committee’s annual goals).
The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Division Meritorious Service Award – Presented to ASQ FDC Division members who have contributed at least 10 years of service and who have significantly advanced the mission of the division.
Mae Goodwin Tarver Award – Conferred to the individual who presented the best technical (science or management-related) paper at a division-sponsored forum or ASQ’s World Conference on Quality and Improvement.
William Golomski Award – Recognizes a unique achievement by a group or individual member who has promoted the practice of quality in the food, drug or cosmetic industry.
DIVISION SCHOLARSHIPS
FD&C Division Scholarships Postcard
In addition, the Division offers the following two SCHOLARSHIPS to FDC members and their families each year.
The Founders Scholarship: FD&C members and their immediate family members are eligible. This scholarship is for students pursuing a B.S. or B.A. degree. Scholarship recipients receive an annual award of $2500 per year, for four years. Total scholarship amount equals $10,000.
The Lavoisier Scholarship: FD&C members are eligible. This scholarship is for students pursuing a M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. degree. Scholarship recipients receive an annual award of $2000 per year for two years. Total scholarship amount equals $4000.
The process/requirements for applying for each of the Scholarships are listed below:
Founders Scholarship
- Meet the minimum requirements:
- Member of the FD&C Division or immediate family
- G.P.A 2.5
- Accepted to a 4 year University or College
- Must be an ASQ Student Member
- Complete the Founders Scholarship Application Form and send to ASQ FDC Division Scholarship Chair. Also, for additional information, please contact Scholarship Chair.
- Write a 2 page double spaced essay “What does quality mean to me?
- Provide a complete set of:
- Transcripts
- Two references from teachers
- One professional reference from an ASQ member working in Quality in any Life Sciences Industry
Cheryl Norder
FD&C Scholarship Chair
Email cheryl.norder@gmail.comLavoisier Scholarship
- Meet the minimum requirements:
- Member in good standing of the FD&C Division
- Proof of completing an undergraduate degree
- Currently working in the food, drug, or cosmetics field
- Admitted to a University or College
- Complete the Lavoisier Scholarship application form
- Write a 10 page double spaced article on "Applcation of Quality Principles to my Field of Study?"
- Proof of acceptance/enrollment in a post graduate program
- Provide a complete set of:
- Transcripts of all grades from college
- Copy of Pre-graduate Entrance Examination scores
For scholarship application forms or additional information, please contact:
Cheryl Norder
FD&C Scholarship Chair
Email cheryl.norder@gmail.com
