SAFE Award
Scholarships
Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc. awards scholarships annually to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarships, known as Scholastic Achievement for Education Awards, or “SAFE” Awards, support studies in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
Congratulations
2025 SAFE Award Recipients!
Ten (10) SAFE Awards totaling $50,574 were presented in 2025.
Since 2005, over $598,000 has been presented in SAFE Awards!
Undergraduate Students
Geovanni Coronado, Eastern Kentucky University
Chelsey Council, Murray State University
Ross Jessie, Eastern Kentucky University
Karmon Millburg, Eastern Kentucky University
Gared Rigg, Murray State University
Cameron Slayden, Murray State University
Briana Stephens, Murray State University
Evan Wilson, Eastern Kentucky University
Graduate Students
Ishmael Kwadwo Afful, Murray State University
Rebecca Walker, Murray State University
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program focused on occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or a related field. See below for other requirements.
Applications are accepted March 15 until 1:00 pm EST April 15. Applications and supporting documentation must be electronically submitted via this website. All documentation must be sent together in one (1) pdf document, except transcripts which may be sent separately.
Academic Qualifications for Undergraduate Students
Academic Qualifications for Graduate Students
Residency Requirement for All Applicants
Summary
Submit all
of the following.
- SAFE Award Application
- Resume
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Admission Verification
- Essay
- Official Certified Transcript(s)
The SAFE Award application is available here.
Resume
Submit your current resume detailing your academic and professional background.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit two (2) letters of academic recommendation relevant to your degree program.
Admission Verification
Submit a letter from your department chair or faculty advisor confirming your admission.
Essay
Submit an original essay that describes your career goals and future intentions relative to the profession of occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene. The essay must be two (2) to four (4) pages in length and double-spaced.
Official Certified Transcripts
Submit original certified transcripts from all institutions attended; photocopies are
not accepted. Transcripts can be mailed to:
KSHN
ATTN: SAFE Award
P.O. Box 4087
Frankfort, KY 40604-4087.
Additional Information
Related Fields
Fields like occupational medicine, engineering environmental, etc.), science degrees, etc. qualify if the applicant makes a convincing case that she / he is commitment to occupational safety and health.
Eligibility for High School Seniors
Applicants must have completed at least sixty (60) undergraduate semester hours; high school seniors are not eligible.
GPA Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum GPA. A GPA below the threshold is not rounded up.
SAFE Award Amounts
Award amounts vary based on available KSHN funds as well as undergraduate or graduate status, and time remaining until graduation.
Application
There is one (1) application for both undergraduate and graduate students. Complete the section(s) that apply to you.
Deadline
Applications and supporting documents must be received by 1:00 pm EST April 15.
Submission
All material, except transcripts, must be submitted electronically via this this website.
Transcript Requirements
Only official transcripts are accepted and must arrive by 1:00 pm April 15.
Submission
Applications are invalid if incomplete, not submitted via this website as one (1) pdf document (except transcripts), or received late and will not be considered for an award. In such cases, applicants will not be notified.
Submissions are accepted March 15 until 1:00 pm EST April 15th.
All documentation, except transcripts, must be electronically submitted via this website in one (1) pdf document.
The submission link will be live March 15, 2026.
SAFE Award Recipients
Recipients are recognized at the Annual Governor’s Safety and Health Conference and Exposition. Recipients are not required to be present.
Monetary awards are given to the department chair, or designated representative, prior to the fall semester. Notify KSHN promptly if using the award for summer courses. Awards may be withheld if eligibility changes.