Dr. John H. Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship Application Form

For Academic Year 2026-2027

The scholarship program of the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) supports students enrolled full-time in IHMM-approved degree programs. Scholarships will be awarded for the upcoming academic year to aid the advancement of professions involved with hazardous materials management as well as environment, health, and safety [EHS].

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

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

If you are not an IHMM Student ASHM or an IHMM Student CHMM – STOP HERE – as you are not eligible to apply for the IHMM Scholarship

A full-time student who will be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program that is an IHMM-approved hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) degree program
Must be in good academic standing in the IHMM-approved degree program (at least a 0 GPA in the most recent semester, as well as maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA)
Applicant must have at least one full academic year remaining at the time of the application deadline
Demonstrate a desire to enter the hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental professions upon graduation
Must have attained status as a Student/Certified Hazardous Materials Manager [ST/CHMM®] or a Student/Associate Safety and Health Manager (ST/ASHM®)
Submit a completed application and all required documentation by the deadline of October 1.

Awards

Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, school fees, and/or required textbooks.

All applicants will be notified by early November of the scholarship committee’s decision, and scholarship funds will be distributed to winning applicants by no later than November 30.

Prepare an application package containing the following:

"*" indicates required fields

(1) Applicant’s general information
(2) Certifications and authorizations
(3) Typed personal statement of 250 words or fewer for each of the following questions:

(a) Why are you seeking a degree in hazardous materials management or environmental, health, and safety (EHS)?*

(b) What are your career goals? [NOTE: If you cite attaining a professional credential other than one from IHMM, your application will not be considered.]*

(d) What difficulties have you faced and handled while working towards your educational goals?*

(4) Two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from a professor in 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 letter with your references.

(a) For how long have you known the applicant and what sets them apart from their peers?
(b) What are the applicant’s strongest characteristics or strengths?
(c) How would you assess the applicant’s reasoning skills and/or problem-solving abilities? (d) If applicable, how would you assess the applicant’s hazardous materials management or safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) skills?
(e) Provide any additional insight you believe will assist the scholarship committee in its decision regarding the applicant (interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership skills, academic performance work ethic, etc.).

Upload Both Letters of Recommendation Here*

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(5) Copy of 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.

Upload your unofficial transcripts here*

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(6) 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 materials.

Upload your professional photo here*

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7) Listing of awards

Incomplete applications will not be considered

Deadline: Applications are accepted during the scholarship open season between September 1 and October 1 each year. All applicants will be notified by early November of the scholarship committee’s decision.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

Name*

First Middle Last

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Home Phone*

Work Phone*

Cell Phone

Email Address*

Cumulative Grade Point Average in the IHMM-approved program*

Name of the college you are attending*

Name of degree being pursued*

Your academic status in the fall (graduate student or undergraduate class year)*

Expected date of graduation

Other scholarships, grants, and financial awards I have received for the upcoming academic year and the dollar amounts of each:

Signature of Applicant*

Date*

SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS

All of the information in this application package is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I will be a full-time student in the IHMM-approved degree program at:

Name of school*

I hereby authorize the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) to utilize information about my application and my likeness for publications and/or marketing purposes.

Signature*

Date*

I understand that if I do not remain in good academic standing throughout the academic year, I will forfeit any unexpended scholarship funds should they be awarded to me. I also agree that all parts of the application are retained as property of the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). I understand that I must maintain full-time status for the entire academic year.

Signature*

Date*

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF RECORDS

To comply with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, permission is hereby given to school officials to release the school records and other requested information for consideration in the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) Scholarship.

Signature*

Date*