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NSC Scholarship Program

NSC Supports the Next Generation of Safety Professionals

Answering the call to promote the profession, National Safety Council is helping grow engagement with students and student members — in part through the award of travel grants, cash scholarships or tuition coverage for NSC Advanced Safety Certificate eligible courses.

Help NSC build the next generation of safety professionals.

NEW: The Dotson Safety Leadership Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the Dotson Safety Leadership Award. The award recognizes one exceptional certified safety professional under age 40 who is shaping the future of workplace safety through leadership, innovation and ethical excellence. Established through the Kyle B. Dotson Endowment, this $10,000 award honors a mid-career professional making significant impact in the field who is ready to lead at the next level. The recipients will receive national recognition and access to NSC events and professional development opportunities. Nominations must be submitted by April 6, 2026.

Advanced Safety Certificate® Scholarship for Veterans

The Advanced Safety Certificate® Scholarship for Veterans gives U.S. military veterans the opportunity to complete the NSC Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) program for free. It also connects veterans who complete the ASC program with environmental, health and safety professionals, and vital career resources. The NSC Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship for Veterans will open in February 2026. The exact date and application link will be available soon.

Learn more about this scholarship and meet the 2025 honorees.

Safety for All Scholarships

Recognizing that safety leaders are critical to ensuring worker health and wellbeing, NSC is committed to building a strong workforce of safety professionals through our scholarship program. The Safety for All Scholarship expands access to education and support for students pursuing degrees in occupational health and safety or related STEM fields and other relevant majors. Scholars receive a $5,000 tuition award, as well as complimentary registration and travel accommodations to attend the NSC Safety Congress & Expo. The Safety for All Scholarship is open now through May 1, 2026. Apply today.

Meet the Chemours Scholarship winners.

● Meet the NSC Safety Scholarship winners.

Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship

Lorraine Pack mentored women of all ages and inspired those around her to care for each other’s safety and protect the environment in which we live and work. She embraced the Campbell Institute’s focus on solving global environmental, health and safety challenges through innovation and research. This scholarship allows Lorraine's legacy to live on by inspiring young women to pursue careers in EHS. Meet the winners.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Scholarship

First awarded in 2017, this program provides student members full funding to attend the NSC Congress & Expo, the world's premier safety conference. The NSC Safety Congress & Expo Scholarship is open now through May 1, 2026. Apply today.

Meet the 2024 winner.

NSC ASC Scholarship Certificate Assistance Program

A part of the National Safety Council Scholarship program, the Certificate Assistance Program helps support individuals on a safety career path obtain their NSC Advanced Safety Certificate®. Through the ASC program, NSC teaches best practices to those who are transitioning into a safety career or are currently in safety roles within their organization and need additional professional development to create a more proactive process for safety and health. The ASC Scholarship Certificate Assistance program will open April 1, 2026.

Meet the 2024 scholarship winners.

NSC Student Membership

As a student member, you enjoy all of these benefits:

● Discounts up to 30% on textbooks, products and services

● Job board postings

● Membership in the NSC Young Professionals Division

● Safety+Health magazine delivered monthly to your inbox

● Exclusive safety talks, posters and webinars

● Access to the latest statistical injury data from Injury Facts

● Free registration to NSC Safety Congress & Expo, a $900 value

● Scholarship opportunities exclusive to student members

Thank You to Our 2026 NSC Scholarship Program Sponsors


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