The College Health and Environmental Safety Society (C.H.E.S.S.) of NJ is a group of environmental, health, and safety professionals that work at New Jersey colleges. C.H.E.S.S. is offering a paid scholarship for those working towards entering the environmental, health and safety field. We are seeking an application from those who are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a New Jersey accredited college/university that would best fit the individual’s interests and career path. The awarded individual would be able to use the award money to assist with any number of costs associated with the environmental, health, and safety field.
We will be awarding a total of $700 per individual, for a total of 2 individuals.
Internal Schedule
Fall (CLOSED)
- Apply by November 8, 2024
- Awards will be made by December 6, 2024
Winter (OPEN)
- Apply by March 28, 2025
- Awards will be made by April 15, 2025
How the Scholarship Can Be Used
Here are some (not all) examples of how this award can assist your entry into the environmental, health, and safety field:
- Tuition
- Class books, laptop, supplies for class, lab fees,
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Adding a certificate or other professionally recognized achievement in addition to your academic degree. Here are some (not all) examples
- OSHA 10 or 30
- HAZWOPER 40
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Fire prevention
- Emergency management
- Microsoft Certifications (Excel, Access, and Powerpoint)
Undergraduate Studies
Here are some (not all) majors that best fit with this program:
- Occupational Safety
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Hygiene
- Engineering
- Public Health
Additional Benefits
An additional benefit is that applicants are welcome into C.H.E.S.S. should you be hired into a NJ college/university. The years of experience in C.H.E.S.S. will benefit both you and your new employer.
Additional information
The awarded individual will need to report the award for tax purposes.