Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The SEE Education Foundation has announced the blaster training stipend application period will open November 1 with a deadline of December 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the blaster stipend committee and awards will be announced by January 1.
The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to field workers needing training or re-training which will improve their knowledge of drilling and blasting technique. The program can be used to learn new technologies, applications, and/or to obtain training/retraining hours needed for certification in drilling and blasting.
The financial reimbursement of up to $2,500, shall be used for training related expenses including: training registration fee, hotel, airfare, mileage, meals and parking. If the accepted applicant is not a current member of ISEE, a 1-year membership will be added to the value of your award.
To be eligible applicants must: (1) be employed in the blasting field and currently performing blasting-related activities; (2) Identify training that will enhance their blasting or blasting support skills; (3) Be willing to attend the training at their own cost and submit receipts for reimbursement. Applications will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt.
Examples of programs that qualify include: IMESAFR Training, National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Southeast Blasters Training Conference, Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference, Ohio Drilling and Blasting Conference, Kentucky Blasters Conference, Pennsylvania Drilling and Blasting Conference, Potomac Chapter’s Bi-Annual Blaster’s Educational Seminar, Mid-America Blasting Conference, Australian Chapter’s Drill & Blast Down Under Conference, Western Canada Chapter’s Annual Conference and General Meeting, and ISEE Blaster Training Seminar held at ISEE’s Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique. Many other trainings too numerous to list here are also eligible.
An online application will be available on ISEE’s website starting November 1. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Awards will be announced by January 1.
