Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

To become eligible to apply for the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must have attained status as a Student/Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (ST/CHMM) or Student/Associate Safety and Health Manager (ST/ASHM).

If you are not an IHMM Student ASHM or IHMM Student CHMM in good standing – STOP HERE – You are not eligible for this scholarship

• Be a full-time student who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program that is an IHMM-approved hazardous materials management or environment, health & safety (EHS) degree program.
• Be in good academic standing in the IHMM-approved degree program (at least 2.0 cumulative GPA).
• Applicant must have at least one full academic year remaining as of the application deadline.
• Demonstrate a desire to enter the hazardous materials management or environmental, health, and safety professions upon graduation.

How to Apply

Students must prepare an application package containing the following:

• Applicant’s general information [the form link below]
• Certifications and authorizations [the form link below]
• A typed personal statement page of 750 words or less which answers these questions:
  • Why are you seeking a degree in hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E)?
  • What are your career goals?
  • Why do you need a scholarship?
  • What difficulties have you faced and handled while working towards your educational goals?
  • [the form link below]
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from a professor from your academic program. The other can come from a second professor, professional colleague, or supervisor at a current or previous employer. Reference letters must be no longer than two pages in length and must be on letterhead. Please share the following reference template letter with your references. [the form link below]
  • For how long have you known the applicant and what sets them apart from their peers
  • What are the applicant’s strongest characteristics or strengths?
  • How would you assess the applicant’s reasoning skills and/or problem-solving abilities?
  • If applicable, how would you assess the applicant’s hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) skills?
  • Provide any additional insight you believe will assist the scholarship committee in its decision regarding the applicant (interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership skills, academic performance, and work ethic).
  • [the form link below]
• A copy of your unofficial transcript(s) documenting at least a 2.0 academic standing. Scholarship winners will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the distribution of funds. [the form link below]
• A digital, high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) professional photo. If selected for an IHMM scholarship, the photo may be used at the discretion of IHMM in publications and/or marketing [the form link below]
• Listing of awards, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, employment history (including dates), and highlights of community.[the form link below]

Fund Distribution Options

The Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship fund is distributed equally between students participating in our safety and health (ST/ASHM) and hazardous materials (ST/CHMM) certification programs.