The Michael Adamson NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship supports academic and career progression for aspiring health and safety practitioners.

Thank you to everyone who applied for this year's scholarship, our twenty winners have now been announced: NEBOSH announces recipients of 2026 health and safety scholarship.

About the scholarship

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.

Thank you to our judging panel for the 2026 Diploma Scholarship:

  • 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

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship in the future, please register your interest below. You will be contacted by email when applications open.

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 

 L-R: Drew McLaren, Daniel Akpesiri Vote, Andy Shenstone, Louise Adamson, Adaora Ogbu and India Lambley 

Scholarship recipients pictured at our 2025 Graduation and Awards Ceremony
L-R: Drew McLaren, Daniel Akpesiri Vote, Andy Shenstone,
Louise Adamson, Adaora Ogbu and India Lambley

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