Application Requirements and Process
To be considered for the award, students must meet the following requirements:
Essay Prompt
Safety training is often seen as a regulatory obligation, but effective safety leaders know it is a strategic investment that prevents incidents and strengthens culture. How can safety professionals design proactive training that demonstrates its long-term value? In your response, consider how tailoring content, delivery, and engagement strategies to different audiences using innovative or inclusive methods can enhance relevance, retention, and compliance. Include a sample toolbox talk that reflects these principles in practice.
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Evaluation
Each application will be evaluated based on the applicant's eligibility, submission of required information, and essay composition. The evaluation form will be released when the application window is open.
Application Submission Period
The 2026 Submission period is now open: from November 3, 2025 - March 31, 2026.
From a reviewer or selection-committee perspective, strong CSHEMA applications typically demonstrate:
✔ 1. Clear Campus-Level Impact
Whether for awards or scholarships, reviewers look for:
Tangible improvements in safety outcomes
Reduced incidents, exposures, or compliance risks
Demonstrated institutional benefit
Tip: Quantify impact (incident reduction, training reach, compliance gains).
✔ 2. Practical, Transferable Innovation
Competitive awardees often present:
Solutions that can be replicated across campuses
Practical tools, frameworks, or protocols
Innovations grounded in real regulatory or operational needs
✔ 3. Leadership & Professional Commitment
Strong applications show:
Sustained engagement in campus safety or EHS roles
Leadership responsibilities
Mentoring or training contributions
✔ 4. Alignment With CSHEMA’s Mission
Applications score well when aligned with:
Campus safety culture
Environmental stewardship
Emergency preparedness
Worker and student protection
Regulatory compliance in higher education
✔ 5. Career Development Value (for Scholarships)
For student or early-career awards:
Clear career goals in campus safety/EHS
Evidence that CSHEMA support will meaningfully advance training or credentials
Supervisor or mentor endorsement (if required)
✔ Focus on applied outcomes, not theory
✔ Use clear metrics and before/after comparisons
✔ Highlight relevance to higher-education environments
✔ Demonstrate cross-departmental collaboration
✔ Show commitment to EHS as a career, not a side role
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary role | Professional association for campus EHS & safety |
| Research grants | ❌ None |
| Main funding types | Awards, scholarships, professional development |
| Typical support size | ~$1,000–$5,000 (scholarships); recognition awards |
| Best fit for | Campus safety professionals, EHS leaders, students |
| Strength | Applied impact, leadership recognition, training access |
🔍 When CSHEMA Is a Good Fit
✔ Your work focuses on applied campus safety or EHS practice
✔ You seek recognition or professional development, not lab funding
✔ You work in or plan a career in higher-education safety management
The $3,000 scholarship is open to undergraduate students who:
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: 262 W Main Street Wales, WI 53183 (414) 908-4959 info@cshema.org
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Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
$3,000
Affiliation: Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association
Address: 262 W Main Street Wales, WI 53183 (414) 908-4959 info@cshema.org
Website URL: https://www.cshema.org/index.php/about-us/awards/scholarships
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.