NEBOSH bursary names 20 women for 2026 safety qualification
Iain Hoey
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NEBOSH bursary winners announced for 2026
NEBOSH has announced the twenty recipients of the 2026 NEBOSH L’Oréal International Bursary: Enabling women in health and safety.
The bursary is run in partnership with L’Oréal and covers paid-for study and assessment fees for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for twenty women based internationally.
The 2026 winners are Lisa Mangwende, Leocadie Offukoh, Anastasia Mbagwu, Gladys Israel, Ana Zarir Fatikha Anwar, Iyanuoluwa Ayinde, Manyara Chaitika, Franca Adaaku Chukwuma, Ximena Victoria Rios Palacios, Nompendulo Lukhele, Sufia Tehseen, Malebo Matlala, Nosagiagbon Obasuyi, Lilian Ijeoma Ejim, Linda Onyia, Bridgette Ann Mabato, Charity Nkereuwem-Sunday, Zsuzsa Szomolayni, Tasmin Alkderat and Nandile Ncombo.
They represent South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, Zimbawbwe, Mexico, Eswatini, Pakistan, Qatar, Germany and Jordan.
Applications and responses to the NEOBSH bursary
NEBOSH said the bursary received over 2000 applications from women around the world who want to build their learning, develop their careers and influence workplace health and safety.
The judges selected applicants based on what NEBOSH described as genuine and emotive stories, clear passion for protecting colleagues and communities, energetic delivery, strong communication skills and video submissions that held attention.
Lisa Mangwende said: “Receiving the NEBOSH L’Oreal Bursary is truly an honour, and l am deeply grateful for this incredible opportunity.
“This bursary is going to remove a lot of barriers for me and makes what once felt out of reach, now realistic.
“It is an investment in my future and a vote of confidence in my potential.
“l am genuinely excited about the journey ahead and committed to making the most of this opportunity, not only for my own career growth, but to bring greater value to the people and organisations l will serve”.
Malcolm Staves, Global Vice President of Health & Safety, said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with NEBOSH in giving world recognized health and safety qualifications to women working in health and safety in developing countries.
“By offering women the opportunity to obtain a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety we are giving them a boost to their career, helping them be future fit and giving them the tools to excel and make a difference.
“#bethehummingbird”
The 2026 bursary provides funded access to the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety for twenty women.