Charles Johnson, President of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is proud to announce applications are being accepted for the $2,500 annual Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship.  ISEA recognizes the ambition, drive and dedication of those entering the Health and Safety field. They also know the expenses associated in choosing this educational and career path.  ISEA, actively working to enhance the field and entry of college students into the fields of occupational health and safety, developed the Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship Fund in 2017. ISEA is the association for personal protective equipment and technologies – equipment and systems that enable people to work in hazardous environments.  For more than 75 years, ISEA has set the standard for personal protective technologies, supporting the interests of its member companies who are united in the goal of protecting the health and safety of people worldwide.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

ISEA instituted the Daniel K. Shipp Scholarship as a legacy program to encourage new generations to enter the Safety and Health profession. In addition, they wanted to help defray educational costs to eligible candidates as students pursue a career in the field of environmental and occupational health and safety. It was created to recognize the contribution that Mr. Shipp has made to ISEA and the safety and health of American workers during his 25 years as President of ISEA.

Mr. Shipp established ISEA as the “Voice of the Safety Equipment Industry.” He skillfully melded the hard work of ISEA members, to develop and implement the association’s benchmark of standards making, government relations and knowledge-sharing strategies. The positive impact on the industry is undeniable, and the health and life-saving impact for workers is inspirational.  Mr. Shipp has rightfully established himself as a pillar of this industry.

APPLY TODAY

The annual scholarship in the amount of $2,500 is open to all college undergraduate students preferably enrolled in majors geared toward a Safety and Health career, (such as, but not limited to, Environmental Science, Fire Protection, Health Physics, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety) who are currently registered as full-time students in North America. A full-time student is one who is carrying 12 credit hours per semester, trimester or quarter. Applicants must have at least one full year of study remaining in their degree program students who share our vision to protect others.

This scholarship is awarded based on academic and extra-curricular achievement and financial need, and the recipients are selected by an independent review panel unaffiliated with the ISEA. Interested applicants can download an application format https://safetyequipment.org/resources/isea-scholarship-fund/daniel-k-shipp-scholarship/, review the required information and the selection criteria or go to the ISEA website and click from the links below in the “Scholarship Resources” section.Completed application package must be digitally postmarked by 11:59 pm, November 15, 2018 and sent to DKS2018@veer90.com.

SCOPE

The scholarship award is available to undergraduate students preferably enrolled in majors geared toward a safety and health career (such as, but not limited to, environmental science, fire protection, health physics, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety) who are currently registered as full-time students in North America. A full-time student is one who is carrying 12 credit hours per semester, trimester or quarter. Applicants must have at least one full year of study remaining in their degree program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must complete the application, which consists of the following:

·      Application Form

·      Transcript of grades for the last two years of completed education

·      Financial disclosure

·      Short Essay (200-300 words)

·      List of extracurricular Activities

Send original application packet on or before 11:59 pm, November 15, 2018 to DKS2018@veer90.com. Any missing components disqualify the application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Committee members review applications and select qualified scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, financial need, grade point average (GPA), leadership, and future career interest in an occupational health and safety related field. The committee comes to a consensus and the successful applicant will be notified by November 30, 2018.