How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
The scholarship is available to women enrolled in a full or part-time occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma, or degree at an accredited college or university in Canada. Programs include occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.
*Students do not have to be Canadian citizens. However, they must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in Canada.
To apply for the scholarship, students are required to submit an essay and a completed online application form.
Essays will be judged on the following criteria:
- Why they are pursuing their education in occupational health and safety; their motivation and inspiration; what/how they expect to contribute to the field and/or safe work;
- Other achievements and activities that demonstrate commitment to and involvement in their community, workplace, or school.
The application and essay submitted will be evaluated by a panel of judges (representing labour, government, employers) comprised of members of the CCOHS Council of Governors along with the President and CEO of CCOHS.
CCOHS employees, children, or relatives of employees are not eligible for this scholarship award.