Edwin W. Stedman Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and promote professionalism and education within the security field by providing monetary assistance to members of the healthcare security field who are attending formal education programs. This scholarship program will help the recipients advance their careers in the healthcare security industry or other areas of protective services.
This scholarship is named on behalf of Edwin William Stedman CHPA, Life Member and Past National President of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. Ed has been an active member of the Boston Chapter of IAHSS since 1974. Edwin Stedman has devoted his career helping to advance the professionalism of the healthcare security and safety field. Ed was the Chief of Police at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Boston from 1972-1973. He served as the Director of Security at University Hospital in Boston from 1973-1988 and the Chief of Security and Safety at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged in Boston from 1989-2000. Ed continues to be an active part of the success of the Boston Chapter of IAHSS.

Edwin W. Stedman Scholarship 2008 - 2009 Winners:

The Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that Robert "Bob" White from Massachusetts General Hospital and Jessica Ash from Winchester Hospital are the recipients of the Edwin W. Stedman Scholarship for 2008 - 2009. Both are a credit to their organizations and will represent our scholarship activities well.

Bob is a Level Two Officer at MGH and is the first 3-time recipient of the Stedman scholarship. Bob works full time at MGH and goes to school at Northern Essex Community College part-time. Bob currently has a 3.85 GPA.

Jessica is a student at University of Massachusetts at Lowell and has just recently changed to a per diem status at work while taking 6 courses. She has a 3.84 GPA while taking both undergraduate and Masters level courses.

Boston Chapter, International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Scholarship Guidelines

The award process will be competitive. The selection committee will choose the worthy candidate to receive the award based on the criteria established. The selection of the scholarship recipients will be based on merit, without regard to race, religion, sex or other demographic factors.

Eligibility

Applicant must be currently working in a healthcare security or safety function and has been working in this field for at least one year
Applicant must have an exemplary work record (be a member in good standing within their department or company)
Applicant must be enrolled in a formal degree program. Applicant must be employed at a facility within Massachusetts
Applicant must provide all documents requested and complete the application form
Applicant should want to advance his/her career in the healthcare security or safety field
Criteria

The criteria of this scholarship is to identify appropriate applicant who have demonstrated professionalism and exemplary performance within the security or safety field, have shown the personal traits of good character and are in the process of trying to enhance their skills through formal education. Applicants who receive this scholarship are not guaranteed awards for future years.

Application Packet

Application form should be completely filled out. The Application Packet should include the following items

Personal Information Form
A one page statement in which you describe your educational and career objectives
Recommendation /Verification of Employment Form from Direct Supervisor
Personal Recommendation Form (submit up to 3 personal recommendations)
Most recent college transcript
Responsibilities of the Recipient

The recipient understands that by accepting this scholarship he/she is required to attend to IAHSS functions in the upcoming year. This usually means that the recipient is invited to the IAHSS Holiday Social in December where they will be introduced to the chapter membership and take a picture with scholarship committee members.

Selection Process

All applications should be received byJanuary 12, 2009. The selection committee will review all applications and interview final candidates through the end of January 2009. Applicants should be prepared to interview with the Selection Committee if named as a finalist.

Award Announcement

Every applicant will be notified in September of the award decision.

The Selection Committee for 2008 consists of David Allesandrini, John Driscoll CHPA, CPP, Bonnie Michelman CHPA, CPP, August Niewenhous Esq., Edwin Stedman CHPA, and Michael Tabeek CHPA, HEM . Any questions should be directed to John Driscoll at (617) 724-3032 or via email at JDriscoll@partners.org.

Applications should be sent to

John Driscoll CHPA, CPP
Stedman Scholarship Committee
Massachusetts General Hospital
Police and Security Department
Wang Building, Second Floor
25 Parkman Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114

Past recipients of the Stedman Scholarship are

2007

Piotr Litra - Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
Bryan Laren- Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Robert White - Massachusetts General Hospital
Danielle Crowe - Massachusetts General Hospital
Joshua Tremble -Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center

2006

Piotr Litra - Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
Mathew Stevens - Massachusetts General Hospital
Robert White - Massachusetts General Hospital
Sarah Vermillion - Quincy Medical Center
Danielle Crowe - Massachusetts General Hospital
Daniel Twoomey - Boston University Medical Center

2005

Sean Colby - Massachusetts General Hospital
Mathew Stevens - Massachusetts General Hospital
Meinrad Straus - Massachusetts General Hospital

2004

Charles Bunker - Carney Hospital
Hugh Gill - Massachusetts General Hospital
Matthew Delaney - Massachusetts General Hospital

2003 Winners and Chapter Representatives


Pictured in this photo are (L-R) Boston Chapter Chairperson Evelyn Meserve CHPA, scholarship recipient Timothy Geisel, scholarship recipient Will Baron, Edwin Stedman CHPA, scholarship recipient John Dolan and Boston Chapter Vice Chairperson Connie Packard CHPA, CPP

2003

John Dolan - Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
Will Baron - Massachusetts General Hospital
Timothy Geisel - Boston University Medical Center

2002

James Carroll - Carney Hospital
Nora Mitchell - Boston Medical Center
Meinrad Straus - Massachusetts General Hospital

2001

William Dooley - Carney Hospital
Timothy Kennedy - St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Alan Moulaison - Massachusetts General Hospital

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