NJ ASSP Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by American Society of Safety Professionals

Intro
If you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild attending college — or know a New Jersey student pursuing Environmental Health & Safety studies — two scholarship opportunities are available through the NJ ASSP Chapter. Both awards are $1,000 and are granted twice annually. Below are the program overviews, eligibility rules, application materials, deadlines, and judging factors for each scholarship. For questions, contact scholarship@nj.assp.org.

General requirements applicable to both scholarships
- Complete the scholarship application form and submit it within the open application window.
- Include an official/current transcript.
- Provide a reference letter from a teacher, university professor/department head, or current supervisor.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Selection also considers leadership in extracurricular activities, participation in professional organizations, written communication demonstrated in the application, and awards/honors received.
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered; applicants must reapply in the next application period.

Ted Brickley & Bernice Shikora Scholarship
Overview
This scholarship supports students studying Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related EHS disciplines. One $1,000 award is given each application period.

Eligibility
- Enrolled at an accredited university in an EHS-related major (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or similar).
- May be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student.
- Must have completed at least 12 credit hours in environmental- or safety-related coursework.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 specifically in environmental- or safety-related courses (4.0 scale).
- Applicant must either reside in New Jersey or be attending a college located in New Jersey.

Application schedule and submission requirements
- Application periods:
- Period 1: September 1 through mid-November. Awards announced at the December chapter meeting.
- Period 2: January 1 through mid-April. Awards announced at the May chapter meeting.
- A complete submission during the application window must include:
- Completed application form.
- Copy of current transcript.
- Short biography or current resume listing interests, hobbies, and/or work experience.
- Reference letter to the Chapter from the relative who is an active NJ ASSP member.
- Reference letter from a high school teacher, university department head, or professor.

Judging criteria
The Scholarship Committee evaluates candidates using these factors:
- GPA as shown on the transcript.
- Leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
- Level of involvement in safety, hygiene, or related activities.
- Participation in professional environmental or safety-related organizations.
- Written communication quality in the submitted materials.
- Academic awards and honors.
- Any prior awards received from the NJ Chapter.

Joyce Cunningham Scholarship
Overview
This scholarship is intended for students who are family members of active NJ ASSP Chapter members (son/daughter, niece/nephew, or grandchild). One $1,000 award is given each application period.

Eligibility
- Enrolled (or accepted) in any field of study at an accredited university.
- Eligible applicants include high school seniors accepted to an accredited university, and full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students.
- Applicant must be the son/daughter, niece/nephew, or grandchild of an active, in-good-standing NJ ASSP Chapter member.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application schedule and submission requirements
- Application periods:
- Period 1: September 1 through November 15. Award presented at the December chapter meeting.
- Period 2: January 1 through April 15. Award presented at the May chapter meeting.
- A complete submission during the application window must include:
- Completed application form.
- Copy of current transcript.
- Short biography or current resume listing interests, hobbies, and/or work experience.
- Reference letter to the Chapter from the relative who is an active NJ ASSP member.
- Reference letter from a high school teacher, university department head, or professor.
- For high school seniors: an acceptance letter from the accredited university.

Judging criteria
The Selection Committee will consider:
- GPA as shown on the transcript.
- Leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
- Engagement in professional organizations or charitable activities.
- Written communication demonstrated by the application materials.
- Academic awards and honors.
- Level of involvement in the NJ Chapter by the sponsoring ASSP member.
- Any previous awards received from the NJ Chapter.

How to apply
Complete the online application form and upload all required documents within the applicable application window. Incomplete or late packets will not be reviewed. For additional information, reach out to scholarship@nj.assp.org.