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Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship

The Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship, sponsored by the Foundation of FTA (FFTA) and Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC), was created to honor the late Gary Hilliard, a dedicated volunteer who played a key role in advancing FTA initiatives and improving the flexographic industry.

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Deadline: March 31st, 2025

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Award Amount

The Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship is a $5,000 award.

Eligibility

The Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors currently enrolled in a two- or four-year institution.

Students must be full time and enrolled in a qualified graphic communications curriculum, be FTA members, hold a 3.0 or greater GPA, and complete a class project focused on flexographic printing.

Application Requirements

  • A completed application.
  • A copy of your transcripts.
  • A letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser.
  • Completion of class project questions. Your project must address an issue/topic/problem facing the flexographic industry.

ABOUT

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Carley Wilson

Clemson University

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Gary Hilliard

Gary Hilliard was an active member of FTA and the flexographic industry, volunteering his time and expertise to chair numerous committees focused on the development of and technology native to flexography.

He authored numerous articles and was a significant contributor to FTA’s FIRST Design Guide. Gary served as chair of the FFTA Board of Trustees from 2008 to 2010, was a member of the FTA Board of Directors and was the recipient of several FTA awards. He was a member of the FQC Executive Committee and a founding member and chair of the Standards Working Group (SWG). Gary supported the mission of FQC by demonstrating the commitment it takes to foster success and progress.

After four decades promoting the science and research of the flexographic process, Gary was posthumously inducted into the FTA Hall of Fame in 2013. It is the recognition of Gary’s drive and passion that was the impetus for the Gary Hilliard FQC Scholarship.

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Flexo Quality Consortium

The Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC) is a standing committee of the Foundation of FTA (FFTA). Its mission is to provide the industry with a better understanding of the factors controlling the quality of the flexographic printing process.

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Foundation of FTA

Founded in 1974, Foundation of FTA (FFTA) is the educational arm of Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). Its focus is supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry through training programs, scholarships, conferences, webinars, publications and other educational initiatives.

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