Applications are now open for the 2026 NEBOSH L’Oréal International Bursary Program. The NEBOSH L’Oréal International Bursary: Enabling women in health and safety offers twenty paid-for places to study the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate will give you invaluable knowledge and skills and a globally respected qualification that supports your current role and your long-term career.

The qualification is:

  • Relevant to every workplace
  • Ideal for managers, supervisors, or anybody with health and safety management responsibilities
  • Perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career.

You will learn:

  • How to effectively manage health and safety
  • How to identify and control common workplace hazards
  • How to measure if you’ve been successful
  • Relevant key international standards

The Bursary

  • Twenty bursaries are available, offering women aspiring to work or progress within the health and safety profession, paid-for study for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • The prize is available in the English language only to women based outside of the United Kingdom. Winners must undertake a minimum of 65 taught hours plus 40 recommended self-study hours and approximately 2 hours of ad-hoc tutor support.
  • The programme concludes with a with a two-step assessment process that consists of:
  • An open book examination (OBE) to assess what you know
  • A practical risk assessment to assess what you can do NEBOSH and L’Oréal have arranged a special course for the Bursary. This will enable you to virtually meet and network with fellow Bursary recipients. Study is via Live Online format; real-time live Zoom classes with a tutor, offering a classroom learning environment that can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Application Timeline:

  • 22 January 2026: Applications open for the NEBOSH L’Oréal International Bursary: Enabling women in health and safety.
  • Applications must be submitted via the online form at www.nebosh.org.uk/igcbursary.: 20 February 2026 Applications close at 5pm UK local time
  • 09 March 2026: Judging takes place
  • 25 March 2026: Public announcement of bursary winners
  • 8 or 9 June 2026: Winners begin first day of study

Method of Application

For More Information,

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Application Deadline: 20 February 2026.