Scholarship

2025 Scholarship submissions open until May 1, 2025.

Overview

The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association endeavors to promote health and safety within the mining industry. We believe that providing financial aid to students in the pursuit of education related to mine safety will result in safer mines and healthier environments within the mining industry.

To that end, we have instituted this scholarship program and encourage new generations to enter the mine safety and health profession. A financial award is given to eligible candidates to help defray their educational costs in a field related to mining health and safety.

Scope

This scholarship program is open to persons who are pursuing careers in the mining industry, safety and health-related fields. Scholarship awards are available in the following categories:

1. High school graduates (graduating seniors) enrolled in a college or university degree program.
2. Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a college or university degree program.
3. Graduates of a college or university pursuing a graduate degree.

Application Requirements

Applicant must complete the application, which consists of the following:

1. Transcript of grades for the last three years of completed education
2. Financial disclosure
3. Short Essay (200-300 words)
4. List of extracurricular Activities

Mail original application on or before the May 1, 2025 deadline.

Selection Process

Committee members review applications and select qualified scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, financial need, Grade Point Average (GPA), leadership, and future career interest in a mining-related field. The committee comes to a consensus and the successful applicant (s) will be notified by August 1, 2025.

Scholarship Award Amount

Award amount will vary based on scholarship funding and each individual application. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability. The scholarship funding will be awarded and ready for fall semester of 2025. The funding is sent directly to the college or university; credited to the student’s financial account to be used only for the student’s tuition and books.

Documents and Forms

To download an application for the Holmes Safety Association Scholarship Program, please use the link below or send a request to Carla Gustafson, Committee Chairperson at scholarship@holmessafety.org

Mail completed application to:

Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
PO Box 11490
Burke, VA 22009

For additional information please contact scholarship@holmessafety.org