CCOHS Chad Bradley Scholarship Award

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Provider
Value
$3,000
Status
Closed — August 31, 2026; Next deadline: August 31, 2027 (estimated)

Applications for 2026 are closed. The funder gives an annual application period of April 1 to August 31. We’re keeping an eye on this award and will update this page when applications reopen.Last checked: September 16, 2026Have more details, or are you the funder of this award? Contact us.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Council of Governors established this scholarship to honour the memory of Governor Catherine (Chad) Bradley, who passed away in 2018, to inspire and encourage women across Canada to pursue careers in the occupational health and safety field. Awarded annually, this $3,000 national scholarship is available to women pursuing careers in the field of occupational health and safety.
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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. Previous Dick Martin and Chad Bradley scholarship award winners are not eligible to apply.