Ellis R. Ott Scholarship

Direct application

$7,500
2 winners

Eligibility

Major
Mathematics Statistics
Education level
Graduate

About this scholarship

Graduate students enrolled or accepted in U.S. or Canadian master's or doctoral programs with a concentration in applied statistics, quality management, or related fields may apply for the Ellis R. Ott Scholarship. Online programs qualify. The emphasis is on applications rather than theory.

Two $7,500 awards are granted annually.

Submit an application form, resume, one-page personal statement, two faculty recommendations, and a recent transcript between January 1 and May 1. Selection weighs academic achievement, career objectives, faculty recommendations, professional involvement, and industry exposure.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Completed application form
  • Resume
  • One-page personal statement
  • Two faculty recommendations
  • Recent academic transcript
  • Completed application form
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation from professors or mentors in the field
  • Recent academic transcript
  • Online programs qualify.
  • Selection weighs academic achievement, career objectives, faculty recommendations, professional involvement, and industry exposure.