Many scholarship opportunities are available.  Scholarships range from general scholarships for any student who meets basic requirements to those sponsored by companies and individuals specifically targeted toward Occupational Safety and Health students

For general scholarship information please go to the
Murray State University Scholarship Page.
The following listed scholarships were awarded during the Spring 2006 semester.
Current Scholarship information will be added as it is received.

Middle Tennessee ASSE Chapter Scholarship (Revised for Spring 2008 Semester) Sponsor: ASSE Middle Tennessee Chapter
* No specified award amount or number of awards but usually the award is significant with more than one given.
* Due Date: May 12, 2008
* Eligibility Criteria:
o Undergraduate Student, completed 60 hours (GPA 3.00), Graduate Student (GPA 3.50)
o Major or Area in Occupational Safety and Health
o Active member of the MSU Student Section of ASSE & current ASSE National member.
o Veterans given priority.

* For application and all criteria go to the ASSE Middle Tennessee website and select 2008 Scholarship Application.

J.J. Keller University Scholarships (Revised for Fall 2007 Semester)
o Sponsor: J.J. Keller & Associates
o One $5000.00 and five $1000.00 Scholarships
o Due Date: October 15, 2007
o Eligibility Criteria:
--Student studying Occupational Safety & Health
--Registered for a free student account through Keller Online
--Registered as a full-time student for 2007 fall semester

o For additional information and application please go to: Web Site: http://www.kelleronline.com/education

o See Steve Ramage in room 131 for registering information.

• ASSE Foundation Scholarships (Revised for Fall 2007 Semester)
      Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000.  Applications are due by December 1, 2007.  For more information and applications click on the link above. (Revised for Fall 2006 Semester)

• Middle Tennessee Chapter Scholarships (Revised for Spring 2007 Semester)
• Sponsor:   ASSE (Middle Tennessee Chapter)
• Awards will vary, in the past they have offered Six $1000.00 Scholarships
• Due Date: April 6 , 2007
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Student Member of ASSE
• Full or Part-time Graduate or Undergraduate student
• Pursuing career in Safety
• GPA 3.0 (undergraduate), 3.5 (Grad)
• Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky Areas
• For additional information and application please go to: Middle Tennesse ASSE Web Site: http://www.asse.org/foundation/scholarships/scholarships.php

 

• Audubon Chapter ASSE Scholarship (Revised for Fall 2007 Semester)
• Sponsor:   Audubon ASSE Chapter
• One $1500.00 award
• Due Date: December 31, 2007
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Undergraduate Student (GPA 2.80)
• Graduate Student (GPA 3.0)
• Major or Area in Occupational Safety and Health
• Live, work or attend school in the ASSE Audubon Chapter area (Area includes: Kentucky counties of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, and Webster, Indiana counties of Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Daviess, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick o In lieu of the residency requirement above, you may apply if you have an immediate family member who is an ASSE chapter member)
• Completion of degree work no earlier than May 2008
• For application in PDF Click here or contact Dr. David Fender in the Occupational Safety and Health Department.

 

• Murray State University Student Section Scholarship (Revised for Spring 2008 Semester)
• Sponsor:    ASSE (MSU Chapter)
• One $1000.00 Scholarships for undergraduates and One $1000.00 scholarships for graduate students
• Due Date: April 24, 2008
• Eligibility Criteria:
• 2.5 overall GPA for Undergraduate
• 3.2 overall GPA for Graduate
• OSH Major (Area) or minor (minor must be officially declared)
• Current MSU ASSE Student Chapter Member & ASSE National
• Officially classified as a Sophomore or higher starting Fall Semester 2007
• Completion of degree work no earlier than December 2008
• 2007-2008 academic year MSU ASSE Student Section Officers are NOT eligible
• Application Requirements
• Resume
• List of university, departmental, ASSE or other safety & health activities you have participated in and any honors, awards, scholarships, etc. received for academic excellence
• An original essay from 250-1500 words on the following questions: "Why are you seeking a degree in Safety and provide a brief description of how your current activities relate to your career goals and objectives (i.e., work experience, school activities, etc.)?"
• Completed applications should be submitted to Dr. Fender
• For additional information contact Dr. David Fender in the Occupational Safety and Health Department.
• Application Microsoft Word
  
  
•  Purchase Area Chapter Scholarship (Revised for Spring 2008 Semester)
  • Sponsor:    ASSE (Purchase Chapter)
  • One $1000.00 award
  • Due Date:  April 23, 2008
  • Eligibility Criteria:
  • Undergraduate Student (GPA 3.00), Graduate Student (GPA 3.50)
  • Major or Area in Occupational Safety and Health
  • Active member of the MSU Student Section of ASSE & current ASSE National member.
  • Completion of degree work no earlier than December 2008
  • For application in Microsoft Word Click here or contact Dr. David Fender in the Occupational Safety and Health Department.
  
   
• St. Louis Chapter Scholarship Awards (Revised for Fall 2004 Semester)
• Sponsor:    ASSE (St. Louis Chapter)
• Awards up to $2000.00
• Due Date:  December 1, 2004
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Student Member of ASSE
• Full or part-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university who is a junior or senior with a minimum of 60 hrs college credit or a graduate student
• Pursuing career in Occupational Safety and Health or related areas
• GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Must submit a copy of applicant's official transcript.
• Have a home of record in the St. Louis Chapter' s geographical area, which includes: in Missouri, the counties of Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Know, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, Marion, Mississippi, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pilaski, Ralls, Reynolds, Ripley, Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, St. Charles, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Texas, Warren, Washington, and Wayne.  In Illinois, the counties of Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Green, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Macoupin, Madison, Massac, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Scott, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson.
• For full information and application in Microsoft Word Click here or contact Dr. David Fender in the Occupational Safety and Health Department
  
  
• Middle Tennessee Section AIHA Scholarships (Revised for Spring 2007 Semester)

• Sponsor:   AIHA (Middle Tennessee Section)
• Number and amount of scholarship vary (usually around $1000)
• Due Date: To Be Determined
  
  For information and applications please contact Dr. Atieh in the Occupational Safety and Health Department.
  

• Kentucky Safety and Health Network Foundation Scholarships (Revised for Spring 2007 Semester)
• Sponsor: Kentucky Safety and Health Network
• Variety of awards are available
• Due Date:    March 1, 2007
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Junior or higher status enrolled in an accredited occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene degree program
• Kentucky resident or attending an accredited program in a Kentucky university
• GPA: 3.0 (Undergraduate), 3.5 (Graduate)
• Application requirements may be viewed through the link below: 
• For additional information and applications please contact Dr. David Kraemer in the Occupational Safety and Health Department or go to the Kentucky Safety and Health Network Foundation Website.

• Campus Safety, Health & Environmental Management Association Scholarship  
  (Revised for Spring 2007 Semester)
          **  Sponsor:  CSHEMA Division of the National Safety Council
          **  Award: One annual $2,000.00 scholarship
          **  Due Date:  March 31 
          **  Eligibility Criteria:
                ^  Applicant must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior undergraduate student, or a graduate student.
                ^  Must be successfully enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in good standing.
                ^  Must be attending a college or university whose safety, health, and/or environmental facilities staff are 
                    members of CSHEMA.
                ^  Mail three items:  1).  A completed application form.  2).  An official transcript, and 3). An essay
          **  All items to be mailed must be in one envelope. 
          **  It must be delivered to the National Safety Council with a postmark no later than March 31.
  For additional information and an application form, please click on the following link:  
          Campus Safety, Health, & Environmental Management Association Web Site