"The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my safety research, safety training and educational expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time for studying and research. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to my goal."

"I wanted you to know that your scholarship is not just aiding a student, but my family. This past year they have had to sacrifice their activities, ice dancing and gymnastics, fewer outings and more imagination. My academics and work are not only to better myself, but also to better my family. They are whom I live and work for. Thank you. This is a gift I can never repay."

"Your generosity has inspired me to help others, continue to work and study hard and to eventually be able to help students reach their academic goals in the same way you are helping me. I am extremely grateful to receive this scholarship."

"For the past 18 months, I have worked very hard to pursue my education while raising two young boys (1.5 and 3 years old) as a single mother. I have been accepted to the University of Iowa to earn an MSPH in Industrial Hygiene. Thank you for your generosity, and for your belief in me and my future. I hope that one day I will be able to pay this forward in some way by helping other students achieve their goals."

"I was raised by a single mother. I was cognizant that my family would not be able to save money for me to pursue higher education. I strived for academic success to earn scholarships and grants to fund my bachelor's and master's degrees. Thanks to this scholarship, I will be less financially stressed and able to focus more on my studies and research while working towards my Ph.D."

"Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the ASSE Foundation in every way that I am able. I hope that one day I will be able to help or inspire students in the Occupational Safety and Health field to achieve their goals and shape the future of the profession, just as you have helped me."

"As a young safety professional, obtaining my CSP has always been the goal. With the generous gift of this grant, and support from the professionals I work with every day, I will now be able to obtain the CSP as soon as I am eligible."

"Receiving this award has added fuel to my desire to finish my studies and become one of the best safety professionals in the field. It is so encouraging to have great instructors and organizations that care about what they do and represent. Thank you for such a great gift!"

"This award reminds me that I am on the right track toward a career that will truly make a difference in the lives of the people I will, one day, work to protect. I do not take this lightly and appreciate this award very much. Thank you for your kindness and generosity."

"I work four jobs on campus to support myself while trying to maintain my GPA. This scholarship takes a lot of the financial burden off and
allows me to put more time into working on my thesis without worrying about my standard of living. Again, thank you for your generosity."

"I am grateful to be afforded this wonderful opportunity. My educational pursuits would not be possible without generous support from a scholarship sponsor such as your organization. Thank you for enabling me to continue to strive and reach my goals."

"An interesting phenomenon I have noticed this first year of graduate school is a lack of knowledge regarding the importance of occupational safety and health. My hopes are to change this perspective by educating my public health peers about the history, importance and future of OSH."

"My long-term career goal is to work in the medical device space as a Human Factors Engineer. Part of training for the corporate Human Factors world is to take the AAMI FDA Human Factors course. Your generosity will contribute to my ability to take this course within the next year."

"You have lightened by financial burden which allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school: learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me."

"I was raised on a firm belief to give back to those who help you, and I intend to do so by remaining determined that one day I can be a motivator to those in my current position. I will never forget this and I'm truly grateful."

"This May, I will be the first in my family to graduate from college. My family lives well below the poverty line, and we have lived in neighborhoods where all you see is drugs, gangs and violence. It is very challenging to have inspirations when you do not know anyone who knows the college process. The award has confirmed by belief in myself. My purpose is to give to my community and help those people in poverty. I know how it feels not having food or money for new clothes. I will never forget this blessing."

"The day I received the grant award notification, I was literally jumping up and down with excitement as I realized I would be able to
attend the ASSE PDC, which I have not been able to do since graduate school. I'm beyond grateful for this award and want you to know
your generosity will not be forgotten."

"Being a safety specialist is so rewarding and I am so happy to be in this profession, doing something I love and making and impact on people's lives. I never thought I would be so pleased with my career choice. I hope to take the Associate Safety Professional Exam soon. You have given me the opportunity to learn even more to keep people safe."