INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SCHOLARSHIPS
 Spring 2012 

The New Jersey Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (NJAIHA) is pleased to offer scholarships for the study and promotion of environmental health and safety/industrial hygiene for the 2012-2013 school year.

Three scholarships of up to $1000 are available for award to selected candidates.

• Scholarships are available for students who are currently enrolled in courses leading to a degree in industrial hygiene or allied fields, such as occupational/environmental safety and health.

• Recipients must reside in NJ (if attending college outside of NJ) or be enrolled in an accredited college/university in NJ at the time the award is presented.

• Previous recipients are eligible to apply.

• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0.

• Deadline for application is February 29, 2012. The recipients will be notified in late March and must attend the April 19, 2012 NJAIHA scholarship award dinner meeting and make a short presentation to receive their award.

• Applicants must provide the following
  • Completed scholarship application (attached);
  • A statement on a single sheet of paper of why you should be the recipient of the scholarship;
  • A copy or official transcript of records with GPA; and
  • A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or course-related employer, but preferably the student's advisor.

For further information about the criteria for the scholarships please contact:
Elise Franklin, Director of Member Services - membership@njaiha.org

2011 Scholarship Awards

The NJAIHA has long recognized the importance of continuing the Industrial Hygiene legacy by welcoming young adults into our organization as they pursue their education and begin their careers. Each year scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated scholastic excellence in the study and promotion of environmental health and safety/industrial hygiene for the 2011/2012 academic year. NJAIHA is pleased to announce that two deserving students were awarded scholarships at our June 2, 2011 dinner meeting.

• King Law is currently pursuing his master's degree at UMDNJ, School of Public Health where he is majoring in Epidemiology.

• Leandro Gutierrez is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University where he is majoring in Chemistry and is enrolled in the Biomedical Careers Program.

We would also like to thank the strong and talented professors and mentors who work tirelessly to support and continue the environmental health safety & industrial hygiene profession.