DES PLAINES, IL (September 3, 2002) - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation today announced the new "Region IV - Edwin P. Granberry Jr. Scholarship" available for undergraduates pursuing an occupational safety and health degree in ASSE's Region IV; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. One annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate in a safety-related degree program that is a native or current resident in the Region IV area and a student member of ASSE.

ASSE's Region IV recently donated $1,750 to the Foundation, bringing their total to $8,250 for the fund. The scholarship is named in honor of Edwin P. Granberry, BCFE, FAIC, OHST, of Winter Park, FL, who has been a Professional Member of ASSE since 1971.Granberry has served various national, regional and chapter officer positions with ASSE, including Region IV vice president and ASSE Foundation Chair, and he received several awards including ASSE's highest honor, Society Fellow. He is president of Granberry and Associates LLC and he holds a B.S. from Rollins College and an M.B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Specifics on how to apply and qualify for the "Region IV - Edwin P. Granberry Jr. Scholarship" and other safety-related scholarships can be found at the ASSE Foundation's website at www.asse.org/foundat.htm under scholarship program or by calling 847-699-2929. The Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from now until December 1, 2002.

Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Funding for the Foundation comes from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members - individual and through chapters countrywide for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development.

Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is dedicated to protecting people, property and the environment. Its over 30,000 members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. For more information visit ASSE's website www.asse.org.

     

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