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Ott Scholarship Applications Open Until June 15

January 5, 2026 Leave a Comment

Ellis R. Ott Scholarships with caps and a trophy

The Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality has $7,500 scholarships available. Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted into, a master’s degree or higher program with a concentration in applied statistics and/or quality management at a US or Canadian institution. This includes the theory and application of statistical inference, statistical decision-making, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, statistical process control, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, quality management, statistical engineering, data science, and related fields. Both online and in-person programs are included.

The Statistics Division of the American Society for Quality has $7,500 scholarships available. Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted into, a master’s degree or higher program with a concentration in applied statistics and/or quality management at a US or Canadian institution. This includes the theory and application of statistical inference, statistical decision-making, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, statistical process control, quality control, quality assurance, quality improvement, quality management, statistical engineering, data science, and related fields. Both online and in-person programs are included.

Ellis R. Ott Scholarship Governing Board

  • Mark Vandeven, Chair
  • Lynne Hare
  • Mindy Hotchkiss
  • J. Stuart Hunter
  • Tom Murphy
  • Susan O. Schall
  • Joel Smith
  • Ronald Snee
  • Neil Ullman

During the last 27 years, scholarships totaling more than $400,000 have been awarded to 69 students.

Qualified applicants must have graduated in good academic standing in any field of undergraduate study. Scholarship awards are based on demonstrated ability, academic achievement, industrial and teaching experience, involvement in student or professional organizations, faculty recommendations, and career objectives. When evaluating applications, the reviewers will prioritize application over theory.

Review the application instructions and apply by June 15. Questions may be emailed to Mark Vandeven.

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