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.

Deadline

March 31, 2025

Award Amount

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

Entry Form, Application Requirements & Eligibility

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.

Eligibility

  • 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.

Questions?

Have questions about the entry form or the competition? Reach out to FTA Education Coordinator Kelsey Schmit through our contact form.