Southern Nevada chapter played a pivotal role in supporting the endowment of the ASSP Foundation’s Willie Piispanen, CSP Academic Scholarship. Willie hailed from the Snake River Chapter and would be thrilled to see Region Two coming together to support the next generation of EHS leaders
The Foundation announced its most recent winner of this scholarship: Baylee Bolton, of Montana Technical University. Read below for a thank-you message from Baylee, and click here to read more about Baylee’s background and professional safety aspirations.
“Hello, my name is Baylee Bolton, MS, GSP. I am honored to have received this scholarship as it will help me in the future. I have always been passionate about safety and health. Currently, I am working in the construction industry and look forward to every day and ensuring people have a safe and healthy work environment. I love being able to practice what I have been in school for. It is not every day people get to do what they love in the aspect of work and I enjoy building relationships with the people I work with. Your scholarship is very generous and I appreciate everything you guys do for the future safety professionals of the world!“
You can see all the recipients of the Foundation’s academic scholarships and the professional development grants here.
The application period for the ASSP Foundation academic scholarship program opened October 15 and will run through February 15, 2026. There is only one application needed for students to be considered for upwards of 100 different scholarships each year. The ASSP Foundation encourages you to promote the program among EHS students you may know. The online application can be found here. The Foundation looks forward to sharing your generosity with another safety student in 2026!