Dick Martin Scholarship Award 2027

The CCOHS 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. Awarded annually, this $3,000 national scholarship is available to any 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 college or university in Canada. Programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorCanadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
• School to study
• Course to studyHealth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Two awards of $3,000 each will be granted to one college and one university student.

Awards are no longer granted to the winning students' academic institutions.

Requirements

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.

Selection Process

Marks on the entire application package will be weighted as follows:

• Application – 15%
• Essay – 85%

The essay will be evaluated based on:

• Intellectual content (original, thought-provoking) - 50%
• Practical value – 20%
• Theoretical value – 20%
• Presentation and style – 10%

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

All submissions must include a completed online application form and essay (applicants will be evaluated based on the submission and completion of both components).

A Selection Committee will score the applications based on the following criteria:

1. Completed online application form, which includes information such as:
   • Applicant’s name and contact details
   • School and program information including program coordinator’s contact details
   • List of applicant's health and safety-related academic achievements
   • Outline of demonstrated leadership and civic activities
2. 1,000-1,200 word essay on ONE of the following:
   • 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).

The essay will be judged on the following criteria:

• Must be anonymous – applicant's name must NOT appear on any page of the essay
• Word processed in a 12-point font, double-spaced
• Word count must be included
• Pages must be numbered
• Must include a bibliography

For more information, visit Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety scholarship webpage.