Closed
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This annual scholarship awards $3,000 to two students in occupational health and safety programs in Canada. It supports essays, cover letters, and online applications from eligible postsecondary students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Study in an occupational health and safety-related program
- Submit an essay on a workplace hazard or risk
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Cover letter
- 1,000–1,200 word essay
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students in Canada
- Full-time or part-time OHS students
- College or university students
Who is not eligible
- CCOHS employees and their children or relatives
- Previous Dick Martin scholarship winners
- Previous Chad Bradley scholarship winners
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee
- Applications are scored using the application, cover letter, and essay
- Winners are notified by email
- CCOHS announces the winners in a news release
Additional information
- Applications open on October 1 each year.
- Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 31.
- Selected winners are announced in the spring.
- All essays become the property of CCOHS.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
This annual scholarship awards $3,000 to two students in occupational health and safety programs in Canada. It supports essays, cover letters, and online applications from eligible postsecondary students.
How much funding can be received?
Dick Martin Scholarship Award Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award program?
To be eligible for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award program, you must:
Current full- or part-time student
OHS-related program
Canadian accredited school
What expenses are eligible under Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
Study in an occupational health and safety-related program
Submit an essay on a workplace hazard or risk
Who can I contact for more information about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at scholarship@ccohs.ca or by phone at 1-800-668-4284.
Where is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award available?
The Dick Martin Scholarship Award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dick Martin Scholarship Award is a Grant and Funding