Scholarship Opportunities

This page is designed to give you more information about the various scholarship and volunteer opportunities available.  Please contact us if you have additional opportunities that you know of to post to this section of the website.

Current Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities:

  • ASSP Foundation Scholarships:  Since 1990, the ASSP Foundation has provided more than $1.6M+ in scholarships to more than 500 OSH students. Scholarship awards are for students majoring in occupational safety, health, and the environment. Applications are accepted September 1 through December 1 every year and must be submitted online. After applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Scholarship Award & Selection Committee, awards are disbursed to recipients the following April.  Visit the ASSP foundation scholarships page for more information.
  • ASSP Foundation Grants: The ASSP foundation provides programs that advance the safety profession.  In 2015, they expect to award more than $200,000 to OS&H students and professionals through their scholarships and grants program. Visit the ASSP foundation grants page for details.
  • ASSP Columbia-Willamette Chapter Scholarships: The applications for the Thorsell and Leadership scholarships are posted on the ASSP Columbia-Willamette Chapter Scholarship and Grants page. The purpose of these funds is to provide educational aid to deserving students who are enrolled in an institution of higher education and are seeking degrees in disciplines preparatory to a career in occupational safety, health and/or environmental science. Applicants enrolled in an associate degree program will be considered for the Leadership Award. Applicants enrolled in a bachelor degree program will be considered for both the Thorsell and Leadership awards. The Thorsell scholarship is $1,000.00 and the Leadership scholarship is $500.00.
  • ASSP PhD Fellowship: This fellowship program is also intended to support doctoral students who will conduct evidence-based research in the economic and financial analysis of occupational health and safety issues.Visit the ASSP PhD Fellowship page for details.