Diversity in Safety Scholarship
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Scholarship Overview: People of color pursing an undergraduate degree at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions to help jumpstart their safety careers
Deadline Date: May 15, 2024
Scholarship Details:
NSC launched the Diversity in Safety Scholarship, funded by Chemours, to foster diversity and support the emergence of a more inclusive generation of safety professionals.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Freshman attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
- Students entering as freshman or currently enrolled as a freshman
- BIPOC individuals seeking post-secondary education in occupational safety and health technology, industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety, and other STEM and accredited degree programs approved by the NSC Scholarship Advisory Committee
Application Requirements:
- Compelted Online Application
- Essay Questions
- One Letter of Recommendation Required
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Essay Details:
Your written essays should cover:
• Why did you choose to study safety? (500-word limit)
• How do you plan to impact diversity, equity and inclusion in safety? (500-word limit)
• Why are you the best candidate for this scholarship? (250-word limit)
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
The scholarship provides a $5,000 tuition award renewable for up to four years
Website/URL: https://www.nsc.org/workplace/get-involved/nsc-scholarship-program/chemours-diversity-in-safety-scholarship
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: customerservice@nsc.org
Filters:
Eligibility: Ethnicity/Race
Areas of Study: Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Engineering, Health Professions
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)