The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is pleased to offer a $2,500 scholarship and $500 bursary to students pursuing education in occupational health and safety.
The Daneen Skilling Scholarship is an annual award to honour Ms. Daneen Skilling, a dedicated and professional business and community leader in ensuring workplaces are safe and healthy. This award also includes support in obtaining a secondary practicum opportunity following successful completion of an accredited OHS degree, diploma, or certificate program with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
In memory of safety auditor Julie Cole, a new bursary will be awarded for the first time in 2021 to a student with demonstrated financial need.
Qualifications
- Students enrolling in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety program in BC (BCIT, UBC, SFU, UVIC, UNBC, or Okanagan College) for 2021 – 2022.
- High school or post-secondary students continuing their education in health and safety studies (undergrad or graduate).
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in B.C.
- Bursary applicants will provide information about their financial needs.
Application deadline: March 15, 2021.
For details and application: https://safetyalliancebc.ca/scholarships-and-bursaries/