Gulf Coast Past President’s Scholarship

Award Amount
Award Amount

$4,000

Application deadline
Application deadline

January 01

Awarded By:

American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  3. Must pursue a degree in occupational safety and health, or a closely related field. Examples of a closely related field are industrial and environmental engineering, other science degrees, and possibly business. In these cases, the student needs to make a strong case he/she is committed to safety through his/her completion of elective courses, personal statement, faculty recommendation, involvement with the ASSE student chapter, work experience, etc.
  4. Must enroll for 12 credit hours or more at an accredited college or university. Part-time students are also eligible if they are members of ASSE (a general or professional membership).
  5. Must have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours or more at time of application, but must not be graduating before May.
  6. Priority will be given to students in Gulf Coast states.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for college juniors who are pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health or a closely related field. The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must enroll for 12 credit hours or more at an accredited college or university.

Application requirements for the Gulf Coast Past President’s Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Essay (2)
  • Recommendation letter
  • Personal statement
Additional Information: The Gulf Coast Past President's Scholarship requires that the applicant be an ASSE student member. If the student is attending a college/university part-time, then he/she must be an ASSE general or professional member. If the student is not already an ASSE member, he/she may apply for membership at time of scholarship application. The student membership costs $15 per year. To apply for membership, the applicant must contact ASSE's Customer Service Department at 1-847-699-2929 or visit online at www.asse.org and select 'Membership', then 'Join'.

Award Amount: $2,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, January 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, January 1

Applications are available on the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) website. To find information about this award, the applicant should click on the 'ASSE Foundation' link. In addition to a completed online application, the applicant must also submit the following: an official transcript with an official seal verifying good academic standing, completion of 60 semester hours or more, and his/her overall grade point average; responses to the two questions listed on the application; and a reference letter from a safety faculty member verifying the applicant's official enrollment in occupational safety and health or a closely related field, and his/her enrollment status. If the applicant has any questions regarding the application process, he/she should send an email to the email address provided. Applications must be completed online by 11:59 pm on the deadline date.
About American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP):
Contact Information: Matthew Sells, Foundation Manager
Address: 1800 E. Oakton St. Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
Email: asspfoundation@assp.org
Apply Now

Save time. Let us search for you.

Narrow down over 1,000,000 scholarships with personalized results.

Get matched to scholarships that are perfect for you!

Start Your Search

You May Also Like

Privacy Policy   |    Terms of Use   |    FAQs   |    About Us   |    Disclosure: “What Determines Top/Best?”    |    Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA and NV residents)

Disclosure: EducationDynamics receive compensation for the featured schools on our websites (see “Sponsored Schools” or “Sponsored Listings” or “Sponsored Results”). So what does this mean for you? Compensation may impact where the Sponsored Schools appear on our websites, including whether they appear as a match through our education matching services tool, the order in which they appear in a listing, and/or their ranking. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. By providing information or agreeing to be contacted by a Sponsored School, you are in no way obligated to apply to or enroll with the school.

The sources for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

This is an offer for educational opportunities that may lead to employment and not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Students should consult with a representative from the school they select to learn more about career opportunities in that field. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The information on this site is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.

×

Sponsored Meaning Explained