The Michael Adamson NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship supports academic and career progression for aspiring health and safety practitioners.
The Michael Adamson NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship supports academic and career progression for aspiring health and safety practitioners.
Twenty winners – seven National (UK) and thirteen International learners – will be awarded paid-for study and assessment fees for the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
The Diploma and this scholarship are designed to help learners develop the knowledge and practical application they need to succeed in the workplace, advance their careers and keep people safe from harm.
This scholarship is named in memory of Michael Adamson who lost his life in a preventable workplace accident in 2005. His sister Louise is dedicated to sharing Michael’s story and campaigning for better occupational health and safety. Further information about Michael’s story and the work Louise does is available on the Michael's Story website.
How to Apply
The deadline for applications is 5pm (UK time) on 12 June 2026.
Applicants must answer all questions, provide all required information and meet the minimum criteria of holding a NEBOSH National or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety to be considered for judging. Applications will be judged by an expert panel who are:
- Dee Arp, NEBOSH Chief Operating Officer
- Matt Powell-Howard, NEBOSH Head of Learning and Partnerships
- Yasmina Emad, NEBOSH Diploma holder and Safety Officer at AngloGold Ashanti in Egypt
- Simon Toseland, NEBOSH Diploma holder and Health & Safety Director at BE Design in the UK
- Louise Adamson, sister of Michael Adamson after whom this scholarship is named
Before you apply, we strongly recommend that you download our Application Guide for information, hints, tips, and terms and conditions. This is important as our winners will be expected to abide by the terms, which include the timescales of the studies and a commitment to participate in future promotional activities.
Download the Application Guide
Winners will be contacted and must accept the prize and terms by 8 July 2026. If you do not acknowledge or accept the prize then NEBOSH reserves the right to offer the scholarship to an alternative applicant. Please refer to our full terms and conditions in the Application Guide.
Important: Applications/answers that are impersonal, repetitive, similar to others, are of more than 110% of the word count or where use of AI is suspected, may be disregarded from judging.
Our previous winners
The Michael Adamson NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship was first introduced in 2021. Many of our winners have shared with us what it means to be a scholarship recipient, and their experiences studying for the qualification.
“The scholarship played a key role in helping me secure my first dedicated health and safety role...
"Passing the NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma has reinforced my potential and confidence in the field. It confirmed that the investment of effort, time, and learning was worth it, and it has motivated me to continue growing, contributing, and making a meaningful impact in health and safety management.”
Winifred Ayelsum, Scholarship recipient and NEBOSH Diploma holder
“I’ll continue to use what I’ve learned throughout the rest of my career and to influence and support my colleagues along the way. I truly can’t thank NEBOSH and the Michael Adamson Scholarship enough for the opportunity they’ve given me.”
Drew McLaren, Scholarship recipient and NEBOSH Diploma holder
“Studying for the NEBOSH Level 6 Health and Safety Diploma has pushed me to think more strategically and has sharpened my problem-solving skills. The course deepened my understanding of risk management and legal responsibilities. In my new role as health and safety lead, I am now more confident when implementing safety initiatives.”
India Lambley, Scholarship recipient and NEBOSH Diploma holder
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| Scholarship recipients pictured at our2025 Graduation and Awards Ceremony |
Read more:
- In 2024, twenty people were awarded NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship; NEBOSH Announces Recipients of 2024 Health and Safety Scholarship.
- The NEBOSH Diploma is already helping past scholarship recipients make a difference in their workplace; Read more from 2023 and 2022 scholarship recipients.
- "It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that you’ll definitely not regret" - Read our interview with 2021 scholarship recipient Courtney Bayne
- "We've got to be able to challenge each other and challenge ourselves" - Read our interview with 2021 scholarship recipient Chris Brown