The Western PA Chapter of ASSP offers a scholarship program for students who have shown a career interest in a safety or safety-related degree program. The application period is January 01 – March 01 each year with selection no later than April 01.
Send applications and associated documentation to president@westernpa.assp.org
For the Student Scholarship Program, review the section titled “Student Scholarship Selection Criteria” and complete the “Student Scholarship Application” below. Follow the directions on the application for submission.
Click here for the Student Scholarship Application
Student Scholarship Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated or expressed interest in safety related degree program.
- Student 500-word essay.
- Academic good standing (minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.0).
- Good Standing Membership within the Western PA Chapter.
How are applications reviewed? Each application is reviewed by at least three executive committee members of the ASSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter. Scores will be given on a 1-5 rating. Reviewers rate applications based on:
- Academic performance such as GPA and curriculum rigor.
- Leadership activity in ASSP and the community.
- Motivations for entering the field and how they plan on achieving their goals as an OSH professional.
- Written response to the committee provided essay question.
Common Questions
A grade point average is under the required criteria. Would they still be eligible to apply for awards? No, must meet the minimum grade point average requirements (A 2.99 GPA will not be rounded to a 3.0 GPA).
If the student is currently enrolled to begin a graduate program and have no GPA or transcript yet. Student will submit an official enrollment letter from a safety-related graduate degree program as well as an in-progress transcript from fall coursework.
How many hours does the student need to complete to be eligible for the undergraduate and graduate program? Student must be enrolled in at least 3 or more semester hours of a safety degree program (or closely related field) to be eligible a scholarship. Note: Students must be enrolled into a degree program and provide proof of such, high school seniors are not eligible.
Definition of a “a closely-related degree”. The core degrees would be those in occupational safety, health, and environment. It is up to the executive committee to agree upon whether or not a student’s degree program falls in line with the professional affiliations of the society.
General Information for Scholarship
- Application period will be January 01 – March 01.
- The executive committee will review all applications between March 1-30 and make an official selection no later than April 01.
- The Chapter will pay for the recipient’s registration fee to the chapters annual PDC and recognize said individuals at the PDC.
- The Chapter will recognize these individuals on social media platforms and in newsletters.
- Send applications and associated documentation to president@westernpa.assp.org