Occupational Health and Safety Students in Canada Invited to Apply for Scholarship

October 26, 2022 – Hamilton, ON – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

The 2023 Dick Martin Scholarship Award hosted by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is now open for post-secondary occupational health and safety students to apply.

Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to one university student and one college student pursuing their education in a field related to occupational health and safety. Each of the winning students’ academic institutions will also receive a $500 award.

Eligible students are required to complete an online application form, a cover letter outlining their aspirations of obtaining a career in the health and safety industry, and a 1,000-to-1,200-word essay on one of two topics related to occupational health and safety:

• Prevention Essay: Choose a high-risk workplace hazard. How would you work to solve and create awareness about the issue?
• Technical Essay: Research an existing or emerging hazard or risk (coverage may include how to identify, assess, and control the risks).

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST, January 31, 2023. Scholarship rules, criteria, and other guidelines are available on the CCOHS website.