ASSE Foundation's 2015 Scholarship and Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASSE Foundation's 2015 Scholarship and Professional Education Grant program is now accepting applications for students pursuing degrees in occupational health and safety and safety professionals working to advance their professional credentials.
"The Foundation's scholarship and grant program has grown significantly over the past 20 years, exemplified by the $250,000 that will be awarded in 2015," said ASSE Foundation Board Chair Alexi Carli. "We're excited to be offering these opportunities for a growing number of students and professionals."
New this year are several awards including the Nick D. Yin Scholarship, the first global-oriented scholarship intended for students from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau who are studying in the United States. In addition, SafeStart and UL are new Foundation benefactors and the Texas Safety Foundation has increased its funding to add a new scholarship. Two new professional education grants are available from the ASSE Greater Boston and Oklahoma City chapters.
The Foundation also is introducing a new category of awards titled Impact Scholarships. These awards range from $10,000 - $15,000 and are designed to cover a substantial portion of a student's tuition, offering significant support during their education. The Foundation thanks Applications International Corporation for being the first to fund these special awards.
Learn more or apply for a scholarship or grant online. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2014. Award recipients will be notified and announced on the Foundation's website on April 1, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to review the FAQ on the website to be sure they qualify.
The American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation established by and in partnership with the American Society of Safety Engineers, generates funding and provides resources for educational advancement, leadership development, research opportunities, and related academic initiatives in order to advance the safety, health, and environmental profession. For more information on the foundation and its programs visit www.asse.org/foundation.
Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines-based ASSE is the oldest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 36,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members lead, manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor, health care and education. For more information please go to www.asse.org.
SOURCE American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation
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