The Occupational Health and Safety Section will be awarding its second round of scholarships covering registration for the 2003 APHA Annual Meeting in San Francisco (November 15-19), a one-year APHA membership and $200.00 for conference-related expenses. Last year we had five outstanding winners who participated in the conference, our section meetings and special events, and a special session on bringing students into the field. Both the students and their section mentors reported a very positive experience.

The scholarship program’s goal is to strengthen the participation of students and union representatives in APHA. We recognize that we need the involvement of workers and new health and safety professionals to make our workplaces and communities healthy and safe.

Please copy and distribute the attached student application to interested students and encourage them to apply for the scholarship. (See the application for eligibility requirements.)

Union Representatives:
This year, we are asking Section members to apply on behalf of a Union representative who has been active in health and safety. We would like to give scholarships to local union officers, health and safety committee members, shop stewards, district-level officers and representatives. These awards are NOT intended for international union health and safety staff. Instructions are described on the application form.

All applications must be submitted by July 31, 2003. If you have any questions contact Andrea Taylor, Email: Andrea Taylor, Telephone: (202) 261-7681.

Please select either the Student Application or Union Representative Application and submit to Andrea Taylor at the address provided on the forms.