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Scholarships

For general Murray State University scholarship information please go to the Murray State University Scholarship Page.

Many scholarship opportunities are available to occupational safety and health students and range from general scholarships for any student who meets basic eligibility requirements to those sponsored by companies and individuals specifically targeted toward occupational safety and health students.

The following is a list of scholarships awarded to students during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Scholarship information for the 2011-2012 academic year will be updated as it is received.

Purchase Area ASSE Chapter Scholarship

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: ASSE (Purchase Area Chapter)
Award: $1,000.00 Award
Due Date: May 15, 2012

For eligibility requirements and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Fender.

Middle Tennessee ASSE Chapter Scholarship

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: ASSE Middle Tennessee Chapter
Award: No specified award amount or number of awards but usually the award is significant with more than one given.
Due Date: May 14, 2012

For eligibility requirements and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Fender.

Murray State University ASSE Student Section Scholarship

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: ASSE (MSU Chapter)
Award: One $500.00 scholarship for undergraduates students; One $500.00 scholarship for graduate students
Due Date: April 20, 2012
Eligibility Criteria:
-Minimum GPA of 2.5 for Undergraduate
-Minimum GPA of 3.2 for Graduate
-OSH Major/Area (must be officially declared)
-Officially classified as a sophomore or higher starting fall semester 2012
-Completion of degree work no earlier than December 2012
-20112012 academic year MSU ASSE Student Section Officers are NOT eligible

Application Requirements:

Submit a completed application to Dr. David Fender with the following attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-Resume
-List of university, departmental, ASSE or other safety and health activities you have participated in and any honors, awards, scholarships, etc. received for academic excellence
-An original essay from 250-1000 words on the following questions: "Why are you seeking a degree in safety and how do you plan to give back to the safety profession in the future?”

For additional information contact Dr. David Fender.

Kentucky Safety and Health Network Foundation Scholarships

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: Kentucky Safety and Health Network
Award: Variety of awards are available
Due Date: Applications accepted January 20 - February 28 only
Eligibility Criteria:

- Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program for occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a related field.

-Academic Qualifications - Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time; have completed at least 60 semester hours; be carrying at least 12 semester hours; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduate students must be enrolled full-time; be carrying at least 9 semester hours; have a minimum 3.5 GPA for graduate work; and have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA for undergraduate work.

-Residency Requirements - Students of traditional academic programs must be a Kentucky resident attending a Kentucky university; or be a Kentucky resident attending an out-of-state university, or be a non-Kentucky resident attending a Kentucky university. Students of online academic programs must be a Kentucky resident attending an online program administered by a Kentucky university.

For scholarship guidelines and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Kraemer.

ASSE Foundation Scholarships

Revised for Fall 2011 Semester

Award: Over 170,000 Available

Due Date: Applications are due by December 1, 2011

For scholarship guidelines and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Kraemer.

AIHA Foundation Scholarships

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Award: Varies by Scholarship

Due Date: Applications are due by March 2, 2012

For scholarship application contact Dr. Bassam Atieh.

AGC of Ohio Education Foundation Scholarships

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: AGC of Ohio Education Foundation Scholarships
Award: Multiple Scholarships/Minimum of $500
Due Date: March 31, 2012
Eligibility Criteria (General Requirements):
-Intend to pursue a career in construction and enrolled in a construction-related degree program in fall 2012.
-Undergraduate in at least the second year of a 2-year or a 4-year college of university in fall 2012.
-Minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0)

Page 2 of application includes specific scholarship criteria for the various scholarships covered by the application.

MUST send an official copy of college transcripts that show cumulative GPA.

For more information Click Here.

Campus Safety, Health & Environmental Management Association Scholarship

Revised for Spring 2012 Semester

Sponsor: CSHEMA Division of the National Safety Council
Award: One Amount $2,000.00 Scholarship
Due Date: March 31

For more information Click Here.

ASSE Foundation Scholarships

Revised for Fall 2011 Semester

Award: Over 170,000 Available

Due Date: Applications are due by December 1, 2011

For scholarship guidelines and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Kraemer.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Revised for Fall 2011 Semester

Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Award: Varies by Scholarship
Due Date: Varies by Scholarship (typically December 15, 2011)

For scholarship guidelines and application go to www.hsf.net.

ASSE Audubon Chapter Scholarship

Revised for Fall 2011 Semester

Sponsor: Audubon ASSE Chapter
Award: $1,500.00 Award
Due Date: January 31, 2012
Eligibility Criteria:
-Undergraduate Student (GPA 2.80 or higher)
-Graduate Student (GPA 3.0 or higher)
-Must be scheduled to graduate after May 2012
-Accumulated a minimum of 60 credit hours toward Health and Safety degree of closely related field/Currently enrolled in 12 credit hours (undergraduate) or 9 credit hours (graduate)
-Live, work, or attend school in ASSE Audubon Chapter coverage area. The Audubon Chapter area includes the Kentucky counties of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, and Webster and the Indiana counties of Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Daviess, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick
-In lieu of the residency requirement above you may apply if you have an immediate family member who is a member of any chapter of ASSE

For scholarship guidelines and application Click Here or contact Dr. David Fender.