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4735 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

4736 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), particularly those interested in construction safety.
Title of Award: Bechtel Foundation Scholarship for Safety and Health Area, Field, or Subject: Construction; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science) with an emphasis on construction safety. Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Bechtel Foundation.

4737 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated western states.
Title of Award: Scott Dominguez-Craters of the Moon Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). First priority is given to residents within the service area of Craters of the Moon Chapter in Idaho; second priority is given to residents of ASSE Region II (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Special consideration is also given to 1) employees of a sponsoring organization or their dependents; 2) students who are serving their country through active duty in the armed forces or are honorably discharged; 3) former members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, FFA, or 4-H; 4) recipients of awards from service organizations; and 5) students who have provided volunteer service to an ASSE chapter in a leadership role. Undergraduates must have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

4738 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated western states.
Title of Award: Gold Country Section and Region II Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Priority is given to residents of ASSE Region II (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Undergraduates must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must also be enrolled full time, have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

4739 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated southeastern states.
Title of Award: Region IV/Edwin P. Granberry, Jr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be residents of ASSE Region IV (Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), although they may be attending school elsewhere. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

4740 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students at colleges and universities in New England who are members or family of members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Title of Award: Greater Boston Chapter Leadership Award Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are working on a degree in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be 1) a member of an ASSE chapter in New England; 2) the spouse or child of an ASSE chapter member in New England; or 3) a member of an ASSE student section in New England. Undergraduates must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must also be enrolled full time, have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

4741 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in fields related to occupational safety and health.
Title of Award: Gulf Coast Past Presidents Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Although the program is sponsored by the Gulf Coast (Texas) chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), there are no geographical restrictions on eligibility. Applicants must be full- or part-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Part-time students must be ASSE members. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

4742 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

4743 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

4744 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

4745 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Title of Award: UPS Diversity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships at $5,250 each were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $4,000 to $6,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are enrolled in a 4-year degree program in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and members of a minority ethnic or racial group. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the UPS Foundation.

4746 ■ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: mrosario@asse.org
Web Site: http://www.asse.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Title of Award: UPS Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships at $5,250 each were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $4,000 to $6,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are enrolled in a 4-year degree program in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the UPS Foundation.

4747 ■ CUMBERLAND VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Home Office Manager
11018 Clinton Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740-7701
Tel: (301)582-2345
E-mail: info@respondersafety.com
Web Site: http://cvvfa.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance to residents of designated eastern states who are interested in working on a degree in fire science.
Title of Award: J.R. Haines Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Fires and fire prevention Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university to work on a degree in fire science, including fire, fire investigation, and related subjects. Along with their application, they must submit a 250-word essay on why they are interested in a fire science-related career. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

4748 ■ DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Secretary
122A South Bradford Street
P.O. Box 1849 Dover, DE 19903-1849
Tel: (302)734-9390; 877-455-3832
Fax: (302)734-9404
E-mail: exsec@dvfassn.com
Web Site: http://www.dvfassn.com/html/schol.htm
To provide financial assistance for college to Delaware residents or members of fire departments or auxiliaries in the state.
Title of Award: Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Fires and fire prevention; Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 11 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Delaware residents or 2) active members (for at least 1 year) of a fire department or auxiliary that is a member in good standing of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association or DVFA Ladies Auxiliary. Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited fire service technology, medical technology, engineering, or related certificate, diploma, or degree program. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation, college and fire school transcripts, and a 250-word statement that covers their reasons for applying for financial assistance, why their course of study will be useful, and their career goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the DVFA Scholarship Committee, Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, DE 19904-1545, (302) 376-6393.

4749 ■ MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4574
Free: 800-974-1024
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: osfamail@mhec.state.md.us
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fire.asp
To provide financial assistance for college and graduate school to fire fighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members in Maryland.
Title of Award: Maryland Fire Fighter, Ambulance, and Rescue Squad Member Tuition Reimbursement Program Area, Field, or Subject: Fires and fire prevention; Medical technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards provide full reimbursement of tuition charges the student has paid. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and remains enrolled in an eligible program.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this support are fire fighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members who are enrolled as full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited institution of higher education in Maryland in a degree or certificate program for fire service technology or emergency medical technology. Applicants must have received at least a grade of "C" in any course required for completion of their program. They must be serving a Maryland community while they are taking college courses. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must continue to serve a Maryland community for an additional year following completion of the courses.

4750 ■ MICHIGAN LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

c/o Scholarship Committee
667 East Big Beaver Road, Suite 205
Troy, MI 48083
800-451-1220
To provide financial assistance for college to high school students in Michigan who are interested in preparing for a career in a field related to public safety.
Title of Award: LEEP Dream Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Emergency and disaster services; Fires and fire prevention; Law enforcement Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Michigan who are interested in preparing for a career as a law enforcement officer, police-fire dispatcher, corrections officer, fire fighter, or emergency medical technician. Applicants must be planning to attend a Michigan 4-year university, community college, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certificate, or license in public safety or related field. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

4751 ■ NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

Attn: Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund Committee
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
Tel: (617)984-7244
Fax: (617)984-7222
E-mail: cellis@nfpa.org
Web Site: http://www.nfpa.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in fire service or public administration programs.
Title of Award: George D. Miller Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Fires and fire prevention; Public administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $5,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Colleges and universities in the United States and Canada are invited to nominate up to 2 undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a fire service or public administration program. Nominees must exhibit scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, concern for others (volunteerism), and intent to prepare for a career in fire service or public administration Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 2001.

4752 ■ SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS

Attn: Educational and Scientific Foundation
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1225 W
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: (301)718-2910
Fax: (301)718-2242
E-mail: sfpehqtrs@sfpe.org

Web Site: http://www.sfpe.org
To provide funding to students interested in conducting research that expands the art and science of fire protection engineering.
Title of Award: Society of Fire Protection Engineers Student Research Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Fires and fire prevention Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants range from $3,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students interested in conducting a research project in the fields of fire safety science or fire protection engineering. Selection is based on the quality of the research plan and the possibility that it will yield valid and broadly applicable result or contribute to knowledge in the profession (35%), potential impact of the research on the field of fire protection engineering (35%), qualifications of the fire protection engineering program (15%), and achievability of the proposed research plan within the stated time frame (15%). Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: Recipients must deliver a publishable paper.

4753 ■ SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS-HAWAII CHAPTER

c/o Robert T. Bigtas, Vice President
S.S. Dannaway Associates, Inc.
720 Iwilei Road, Suite 412
Honolulu, HI 96817
Tel: (808)526-9019
Fax: (808)537-5385
E-mail: scholarship@sfpehawaii.org
Web Site: http://www.sfpehawaii.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) in Hawaii.
Title of Award: Hawaii Chapter Society of Fire Protection Engineers Academic Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Fires and fire prevention Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Hawaii who are enrolled in a fire protection engineering undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college or university in Hawaii or a fire science curriculum in the state. Applicants must submit 1) a letter of introduction that explains when they first became interested in preparing for a career in the field of fire protection and why, their short-term and long-term career goals, and any past experience and/or accomplishments in the field of fire protection engineering; 2) transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs; 3) proof of permanent residence in Hawaii; 4) proof of membership in the local SFPE chapter; and 5) a 50-word statement on why they believe they should receive this scholarship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

4754 ■ SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS-PHILADELPHIA-DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Jeffrey LaSalle, Scholarship Committee
409 North Easton Road, Suite 1B
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Tel: (215)658-1770
E-mail: jlasalle@lasalleeng.com
Web Site: http://www.dtcc.edu/stanton/sfpe
To provide financial assistance to residents of the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley region who are studying fire protection engineering or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Title of Award: John D. Cook III Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Fires and fire prevention Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of 1) the state of Delaware; 2) the following counties in Pennsylvania: Adams, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, Wyoming, and York; and 3) the following counties in New Jersey: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean, and Salem. Applicants must be enrolled full time as juniors in an ABET-accredited fire protection engineering program, juniors in an ABET-accredited engineering program with a serious interest in a fire protection engineering career, graduate students in an engineering program with related studies in fire protection, second-year students in a 2-year fire engineering or fire science program with a serious interest in a fire protection engineering career, or juniors in a 4-year fire science program with a serious interest in a fire protection engineering career. They must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They may attend school in any state. Selection is based on demonstrated academic achievement and performance in the field of fire protection. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.