Bursary
National Irish Safety Organisation – Occupational Health and Safety Bursary Award 2026/2027
The National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) is pleased to invite applications for the Occupational Health and Safety Bursary Award 2026/2027.
The purpose of the OHS Bursary Award is to encourage the participation and success of students from under-represented groups entering higher education who are interested in pursuing careers in occupational health and safety. Under-represented groups include students who are marginalised or inadequately represented in universities due to factors like poverty, disadvantage, discrimination or lack of access to resources.
The award is intended to support students from under-represented groups who have received a college offer to study for an occupational health and safety undergraduate degree from an Irish university with whom the Higher Education Authority works.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, NISO is offering:
- two bursary awards at BSc level valued at €1,500 per annum
- two bursary awards at Master’s level valued at €2,500 per annum.
The bursary awards are intended to support students throughout the duration of their undergraduate programme, subject to continued funding and satisfactory academic progress. In addition, NISO will provide the awardee access to its professional events and information resources. NISO will also endeavour to provide mentorship opportunities with industry professionals.
Key points to note:
- All applications must be submitted online via: https://niso.ie/bursary-application/
- Applicants are required to read the terms and conditions of the bursary programme.
- A key eligibility requirement is that applicants must be eligible for a SUSI grant in order to qualify for the bursary.
Download the bursary poster here
Deadline Dates
4 August 2026 – Open for Application
30 September 2026 – Closing date for applications