Spring Scholarships Announcement

Eligibility:

All employees of a VPPPA member company and their spouses, children or grandchildren

Academic Requirements:

The applicant must have a current grade point average of 2.5 (or higher) out of 4.0 for the Safety and Health Award,

3.0 or higher for the Academic Excellence Award

Availability:

Students entering their second or sophomore year, and beyond, in 2008

Deadline: Awarded:

March 15, 2008 Region 1 Conference in April, 2008

The Region 1 Chapter of the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association (VPPPA) is announcing two $1,000 student scholarships to be awarded in 2008

1. For a student who has demonstrated academic excellence while completing college work in the field of occupational safety or occupational health

2. For a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in any field of study

Applications are available on line at www.vppregion1.com

Submit application and supporting documents to

Jack Popp, Hasbro, Inc.,443 Shaker RdEast Longmeadow, MA  01028

Phone: (413) 526-2491Fax: (413) 526-4473

e-mail: jpopp@hasbro.com