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Dick Martin Scholarship Award
National scholarship for occupational health and safety students
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Dick Martin Scholarship Award supports post-secondary students pursuing occupational health and safety studies. It awards two $3,000 scholarships and a $500 payment to each winning student’s academic institution.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies in occupational health and safety
- Essay submission on an occupational health and safety topic
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Cover letter
- 1,000- to 1,200-word essay
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary students
- Students in occupational health and safety
- Students at Canadian colleges or universities
Who is not eligible
- CCOHS employees and their children or relatives
- Previous Dick Martin Scholarship Award winners
- Previous Chad Bradley Scholarship Award winners
- Students not enrolled in a Canadian school
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Essay intellectual content
- Practical and theoretical value
- Presentation and style
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the scholarship rules, essay topics, criteria, and other guidelines.
- Prepare a 1,000- to 1,200-word essay on one of the listed topics.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Complete the online application form on the CCOHS website.
- Upload the cover letter and essay.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee.
- Submissions are scored against the published criteria.
- Winners are notified by email and announced in a news release.
- Selected applicants must have submitted all required documents.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted annually from October 1 to January 31.
- Winners are announced in the spring and notified by email.
- All essays submitted become the property of CCOHS.
- Scholarship funds are not based on financial need.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award Program
What is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
The Dick Martin Scholarship Award supports post-secondary students pursuing occupational health and safety studies. It awards two $3,000 scholarships and a $500 payment to each winning student’s academic institution.
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:
Post-secondary students
Occupational health and safety program
Canadian college or university
What expenses are eligible under Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
Studies in occupational health and safety
Essay submission on an occupational health and safety topic
Who can I contact for more information about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award?
You can contact Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) by email at scholarship@ccohs.ca or by phone at 9055722981.
Where is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award available?
The Dick Martin Scholarship Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Dick Martin Scholarship Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dick Martin Scholarship Award is a Other Support