The Larry Turbett Scholarship

The “Larry Turbett Memorial Scholarship” has been awarded by ASQ Section 304 North Jersey since at least 1994. It is named after late Larry Turbett, who belonged to ASQ Section 304, contributed strongly to the Section, and was considered a local guru in the field of quality in Northern New Jersey and beyond. This scholarship was created to remember Larry’s message that dedication to quality in our public and private lives is the key to individual and societal success. ASQ Section 304 North Jersey has funded this Scholarship for decades from its existing long term interest bearing certificates of deposit.

The scholarship is administered by the ASQ Section 304 North Jersey Scholarship Committee. The criteria for selecting a scholarship recipient are based on the ASQ Turbett Scholarship Rules.

ASQ North Jersey – Section 304

Larry Turbett Memorial Scholarship Rules

For the Year 2024

Eligibility Requirements
  • To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be a current year high school graduate (typically February 2024 or June 2024).
  • The applicant’s scholastic standing should be in the upper one-third of the applicant’s class.
  • The applicant’s subjects and grades must meet the entrance requirements of the accredited college of the applicant’s choice.
  • The applicant must be proposed by a member of the ASQ Chapter 304 North Jersey Section.

Application Procedure
  • 1.Application must be made on the current official ASQ North Jersey Section 304 form entitled, “ASQ North Jersey – Section 0304 Larry Turbett Memorial Scholarship Application For the Year 2024”.
  • Application forms will be made available to all members of the North Jersey Section in good standing. (See www.asqnorthjersey.org.)
  • The application must be completed by the applicant.
  • An official transcript of the applicant’s high school record, including first half of current school year, must be attached to the application.
  • The information must be verified and counter signed by the school principal or authorized alternate.
  • An optional original essay of not less than 750 words on a topic related to “Quality” written by the applicant may be submitted with the application.
  • The application and transcript must be postmarked by or delivered to the ASQ Section 304 North Jersey Scholarship Committee on or before Monday, May 1, 2024.

Selection Procedure
  • Selection of finalists will be made by the ASQ Section 304 North Jersey Scholarship Committee..
  • Application forms will be made available to all members of the North Jersey Section in good standing. (See www.asqnorthjersey.org.)
  • The recipient(s) will be selected on or after May 01, 2024.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status ASAP on or after May 01, 2024.
  • Recipient(s) will be invited to receive the Award at the May 15, 2024 ASQ North Jersey Chapter 304 General Meeting.
  • The following factors (not in order of priority) will be taken into consideration in awarding the scholarship:
                 (a) Academic achievement
                 (b) Extracurricular activities
                 (c) Honors and awards
                 (d) Leadership qualities and personality
                 (e) The 750 Word Essay on a Quality Topic*. 
  • * The optional essay will be used as a tiebreaker in close evaluations. The topic need not be technical.   For example: “What Quality Means To Me”, “Why Quality is important”, “How I apply Quality thinking to everyday situations”, “Situations where Quality made a difference”, etc.
  • The application and transcript must be postmarked by or delivered to the ASQ Section 304 North Jersey Scholarship Committee on or before Monday, May 1, 2023.

Payment of Awards
  • If there is only one Scholarship Recipient, he or she will receive payment of the full scholarship award of $4,000.00.
  • If there is more than one Scholarship Recipient, each will receive a share of the scholarship award of $4,000.00, as determined by the Scholarship Committee.
  • The award will be presented at the ASQ North Jersey Section’s May 15, 2024 meeting..

Use of Award
  • Applicants are free to select any matriculated curriculum / course in an accredited college or university. 
  • Entrance requirements vary between colleges;  some require examinations and others do not. Therefore, the applicant is encouraged to take the college entrance board exams so that acceptance may be assured at the time of selection by the committee.
  • Acceptance does not prohibit the winner from receiving other scholarships.
  • The entire process of applying for admission to college and meeting the requirements of the college is solely the responsibility of the candidate.
  • The award is of a monetary nature to be used by the recipient in any manner to defray the costs associated with college expenses.
  • Additional Information added to the Scholarship Application Rules to be compliant with Revised ASQ Scholarship Policy.
            1. No one will be disqualified from consideration because of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed or religious beliefs.
            2. Recipients are solely responsible for any tax liability incurred.
            3. Recipients are required to provide proof (i. e. receipts) that the scholarship award was used for the intended purpose.

Rules updated 02-19-2024.
Application Form

Larry Turbett Memorial Scholarship Recipients

2023

Elizabeth Barlow

Orencia Casimiro

2022

Turbett Scholarship not awarded

2021

Turbett Scholarship not awarded

2020

Turbett Scholarship not awarded

2019

Krutika Thakker

2018

Natalie Keohane

2016

Tadd Bindas

2015

Christopher Mortimer

Jordan Sabourin

2014

Adam Bindas

2013

Ryan Simpson

2012

Harris Hoke

2011

DharaDalal

2010

Mark Benning

2009

Colleen Tyrrell

2008

Edward Deacon

Danielle Luksa

2007

Richard Fivehouse

2006

Caitlin Tyrrell

Marissa Ur

2005

Sara Perini

2004

Blase Ur

2003

Erin Connoly Murphy

2002

Matthew Pennella

Oren Bassik

2001

Meagan K. Murphy

2000

Michaela C. May

1999

Derek Randall Jenkins

Diane Morgan

1998

Gregory Spichiger

Jacquelin M. Paritte

1997

Karlene Rosera

1996

Kevin Ng

Kara Kroll

1995

Mohit Jain

Jennifer Sanchez