The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Council of Governors established this scholarship fund in 2002 in the memory of Dick Martin, a tireless health and safety advocate and a pioneer of workplace health and safety in Canada.
This $3,000 award will be granted to a student enrolled, either full-time or part-time, in an occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada. Programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
Any student* enrolled, either full-time or part-time, in an occupational health and safety (OHS) related course or program at an accredited Canadian college or university leading to a certificate, diploma or degree in OHS. Programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety program.
*Student does not have to be Canadian however they need to be enrolled in a Canadian school. Note: CCOHS employees, children or relatives of employees are not eligible for this scholarship award.
To apply for the award, post secondary students are invited to submit a 1,000-1,200 word essay, cover letter and completed online application form.
Marks on the entire application package will be weighted as follows:
- Application: 15%
- Letter: 25%
- Essay: 60%
The Essay will be evaluated based on:
- Intellectual content (original, thought-provoking): 50%
- Practical value: 20%
- Theoretical value: 20%
- Presentation and style: 10%
- All essays submitted become the property of CCOHS. Successful essays will be published by CCOHS and may be, along with information about the winners, shared widely through our website, government agencies, and media.
- All applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision.