American Society of Safety Professionals Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship Sponsored by American Society of Safety Professionals
Scholarship and Grant Program
Program history: Since 1990, the ASSP Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in academic scholarships and professional education grants. Who benefits: The funding supports environmental health and safety students and professionals pursuing their educational goals. Support the program: You can contribute to the program of your choice through the Foundation’s online donation form.
- More than $6 million awarded since 1990.
- Funding supports students and professionals in environmental health and safety.
- Donations can be directed to a program of your choice.
2025–2026 Scholarship Awards
Award value: The ASSP Foundation awarded $214,500 in academic scholarships for the 2025–2026 program year. Recipients: A total of 114 students in the environmental health and safety field received scholarships. The awards support students preparing for careers in the field and those supplementing their careers with additional college coursework. Congratulations to this year’s recipients.
- $214,500 awarded in academic scholarships.
- 114 student recipients.
- Scholarships support career preparation and additional coursework.
How to Apply
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are available to students in the environmental health and safety field who are preparing for a career or pursuing additional college coursework to supplement their careers. Application timeline: Applications for ASSP Foundation academic scholarships are accepted beginning October 15, 2026, through the February 2027 due date. Program of study: A degree must be directly related to environmental health and safety or support the field. Applicants whose degrees are not directly related to environmental health and safety will be asked to explain how they will use their degree to support the field.
- Scholarships are available to students pursuing relevant education.
- Applications open October 15, 2026, and are due in February 2027.
- Applicants must explain how an indirectly related degree will support environmental health and safety.