Scholarship Program

Check back after December 1, 2008 for the 2009 Scholarship Application.

Criteria for NW Chapter ASSE 2008 Scholarship Awards:

1. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.

2. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time, and plan to graduate in May 2008 or later to be eligible for this award.

3. Previous recipients of Northwest Chapter ASSE scholarship awards are not eligible.

4. Applicants must complete Section I of the application form, and attach a Scholarship Award Essay.

5. Applicants must attach a current résumé to the scholarship award application.

6. Applicants must submit original transcripts from completed graduate courses and undergraduate degree programs. All transcripts must be marked with an official seal. The transcripts must:

   • Verify good academic standing.

   • Verify overall graduate GPA of at least 3.25 out of a 4.0 system for all graduate courses completed.

   • Verify undergraduate degree completion and an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of a 4.0 system.

7. Section II of the application form and a reference letter from a university program faculty member must accompany scholarship application. The letter must:

   • Include verification of official enrollment in an occupational safety & health or closely related field.

   • Verify 9 current semester hours or more.

8. Eligibility for all Northwest Chapter ASSE scholarships requires a current ASSE student membership that costs $15 per year. To apply for membership, contact ASSE’s Customer Service department at 847.699.2929 or visit ASSE’s web site at www.asse.org and click to join.

9. The Northwest Chapter ASSE Scholarship Award & Selection Committee will review all applications and make the final determination on scholarship recipients. A total amount of $3000 in scholarships will be distributed among the qualified applicants. The amount of each award will depend on the number of scholarships given.

Time Lines

• NW Chapter ASSE will make applications available by December 1, 2007.
• Students must return completed applications by March 1, 2008.
• NW Chapter ASSE Scholarship Award & Selection Committee will review all applications and notify winners by March 21, 2008.
• Scholarships will be publicly awarded to recipients at the ASSE Student Day luncheon, currently scheduled for April, 2008.
• Recipients’ names will be listed on the NW Chapter ASSE website by April 1, 2008.

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