Scholarships

2009 ASSE Foundation Scholarships Announced

See the ASSE Foundation website for details and how to apply.

Columbia-Willamette Chapter Scholarships

Walter G. Thorsell Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide educational aid to deserving students who are enrolled in an institution of higher education seeking an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in disciplines preparatory to a career in occupational safety, health and/or environmental science (SHE).

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Candidates must be matriculated at an institution of higher education in a program related to occupational safety, health and/or environmental science.
  2. Candidates must have at least one term of study in a SHE related program.
  3. Candidates must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 prior to selection.
  4. Candidates must be an active member of a student section of ASSE or participate in professional chapter/section activities if no student section is on campus.
  5. U.S. Citizenship, residents of Oregon or Washington.

Selection Criteria

  1. A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the field of occupational safety, health and/or environmental science.
  2. A statement of interest in the field.
  3. Contribution to an ASSE student section or professional chapter/section.
  4. Financial need (this will not be the determining factor except when all other qualifications are equal).

How to Obtain an Application Packet
Contact any chapter/section officer or check the chapter website, www.assecwc.org . For more information, contact Melissa Diede at meldie@saif.com or 503.598.5808.

Deadline for Submitting Applications: No applications will be accepted after April 30th. All scholarships will be awarded by June 30th.

Leadership Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide educational aid to deserving students who are enrolled in an institution of higher education seeking an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in disciplines preparatory to a career in occupational safety, health and/or environmental science (SHE).

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Candidates must be matriculated at an institution of higher education in a program related to occupational safety, health and/or environmental science.
  2. Candidates must have at least one term of study in a SHE related program.
  3. Candidates must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 prior to selection.
  4. Candidates must be an active member of a student section of ASSE or participate in professional chapter/section activities if no student section is on campus.
  5. U.S. Citizenship, residents of Oregon or Washington.

Selection Criteria

  1. A demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the field of occupational safety, health and/or environmental science.
  2. A statement of interest in the field.
  3. Contribution to an ASSE student section or professional chapter/section.
  4. Financial need (this will not be the determining factor except when all other qualifications are equal).

How to Obtain an Application Packet: Contact any chapter/section officer or check the chapter website, www.assecwc.org . For more information, contact Melissa Diede at meldie@saif.com or 503.598.5808.

Deadline for Submitting Applications: No applications will be accepted after April 30th. All scholarships will be awarded by June 30th.

ASSE Foundation's Scholarship Page - ASSE Academic scholarhips.

Congratulations to Katie Helton, this years recipient of The Walter G. Thorsell Memorial Scholarship.

Katie Helton a student at Mt. Hood Community College was the 2005 Leadership Scholarship award winner.  Her cumulative GPA is 3.72 and SHE GPA is 3.25.  She started up and is President of the Mt. Hood Community College Student Section.

The Walter G. Thorsell Memorial Scholarship and the ASSE Columbia-Willamette Chapter Leadership Scholarship will be awarded by June 30th. Applications must be submitted by April 30th.

Eligibility requirements for both scholarships are:

  1. Candidates must be enrolled at an institution of higher education in a program related to occupational safety, health and/or environmental science.

  2. Candidates must have at least one term of study in an Occupational safety, health and/or environmental science program.

  3. Candidates must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 prior to selection.

  4. Candidates must be an active member of a student section of ASSE or participate in professional chapter/section activities if no student section is on campus.

  5. U.S. citizenship, residents of Washington or Oregon.

Adobe Acrobat is required to download an application packet for either scholarship below. Adobe Acrobat

Walter G. Thorsell Memorial Scholarship
For Students seeking a Bachelor's Degree Up to $1,500

ASSE Columbia-Willamette Chapter Leadership Scholarship
For Students seeking an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Up to $750

For additional information email Melissa Diede, CSP, ALCM., Scholarship Committee Chair, or call 503.598.5808.