DES PLAINES, IL (February 3, 2003) - Reaffirming its commitment to placing safety first with a focus on construction, the San Francisco-based Bechtel Foundation donated $10,000 to the American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation (ASSEF), establishing a new college scholarship for occupational safety and health students. The new Bechtel Foundation Scholarship Program for Safety and Health will award a $3,000 scholarship each year to an undergraduate pursuing a career in construction safety or a related occupational safety and health field.

"We applaud Bechtel for helping establish this scholarship program which will aid future generations of construction safety professionals in the continued quest for building a safer workplace," said Karl Jacobson, ASSEF Chair.

The first Bechtel Foundation Scholarship for Safety and Health will be offered to students this fall and awarded summer 2004 during ASSE's annual conference in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must be full-time students pursing a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health with an emphasis on construction safety or a related field. Applicants must be student members of ASSE, have a GPA of 3.2 out of a 4.0 system, have a good academic standing, and be recommended by a safety faculty member. Applications and guidelines for the scholarships will be available September 1, 2003 at www.asse.org/foundat.htm.

Founded in 1898, Bechtel is one of the largest engineering and construction firms, with 50,000 employees working on nearly 1,000 projects worldwide. The Bechtel Foundation has been responding to community needs around the world for nearly half a century, providing $2.3 million in grants to nearly 300 non-profit organizations in 2002. For more information on Bechtel and its Foundation visit www.bechtel.com.

Chartered in 1990, the ASSEF is committed to ensuring the future of the occupational safety and health profession by providing financial resources to individuals and organizations. Funding for the ASSEF 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, the non-profit ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. Contact ASSE at www.asse.org for more information.

     

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