Open to graduate students living anywhere in Canada
MetSoc Doctoral Student Scholarship
Eligibility Open to full-time doctoral candidates in their second, third or fourth year of study who are pursuing degrees in metallurgy, materials engineering or related fields. Nominees must have been MetSoc-CIM members for a period of at least 6 months at the time of nomination.
Sponsor Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM (MetSoc)
MetSoc Masters Student Scholarship
Eligibility Full-time masters students in their first year of study who are pursuing degrees in metallurgy, materials engineering or related fields. Nominees must have been MetSoc-CIM members for a period of at least six months at the time of nomination. The student is expected to retain his or her status as a graduate student through to September of the year for which the award is being given. Nominations must be submitted by the Department Chair.
Sponsor Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM (MetSoc)
MetSoc Pyrometallurgy Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility The candidate should be registered in a Master’s/PhD program in the field of pyrometallurgy during the 2020/2021 academic year in a Canadian university.
Sponsor Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM (MetSoc)
The CIM MER Graduate Student Research Excellence Award
Eligibility Open to graduate students currently enrolled at a university, or those who have obtained their postgraduate qualification no more than six months prior to submission.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
Gordon M. Ritcey Award
Eligibility Candidates should be registered in a graduate program in the field of hydrometallurgy at a Canadian University for the 2016/2017 academic year.
Sponsor Hydrometallurgy Section of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM
Edward Melville (Ed) Patton Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility This scholarship is open to any CIM National member or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member enrolled at any Canadian university whose current project, research or thesis has been or is related to maintenance and reliability issues in the mining industry. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Community involvement and extracurricular activities should be highlighted.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
Open to graduate students living in the specified province
Grad Studies Award
Eligibility Contest open to all earth science and mineral engineering related graduate students in the first year of a M.A.Sc, M.Sc or Ph.D program in the Greater Vancouver area. Please see award announcement for application details. The successful applicants are selected by a panel of experts from the CIM Vancouver branch.
Sponsor CIM Vancouver Branch
Wolfgang Stoeterau Memorial Scholarship (aka C.I.M.M. Saskatoon Section, Geology Division Scholarship)
Eligibility Awarded to a graduate student (M.Sc. or PhD candidate) in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan whose research is relevant to the resource industry in Saskatchewan, with a preference to the mining industry. Preference is also given to students working on Saskatchewan-based projects. Although there is no formal application process, students under consideration for the award may be contacted for CVs., as selected by the faculty contact in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, and approved by the department head. The selected individual has to give a presentation on their research to the CIM Saskatoon Geosection at one of their lunchtime meetings.
No formal application procedures. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by: Cory Kos (CIM GeoSection) or Kevin Ansdell (USask).
Sponsor CIM Saskatoon GeoSection
CIM Saskatoon Branch Dependent Children and Student Member Scholarship Program
Eligibility Open to student members, Indigenous students, and dependent children of professional members of the CIM Saskatoon Branch enrolled in a 2-year(+) Program leading to formal qualification from a recognized post-secondary educational institute (graduate student members are eligible to apply once; students on internships not eligible). Recipients must attend the CIM Saskatoon Branch meeting in March to receive the scholarship. Undergraduate students may only receive this award once every two years. Student members must have attended at least three CIM Saskatoon meetings between September 2018 and January 2019.
Sponsor CIM Saskatoon Branch
Bernie Schnieders Memorial
Eligibility Open to full-time students enrolled in M.Sc. Geology at Lakehead University who demonstrate a keen interest in economic geology and mineral fieldwork.
Information and exact deadlines are sent directly to students in the geology master’s program each year, typically in early or mid-January.
Sponsor Administered by Lakehead University; CIM Thunder Bay Branch contributes $1,000 annually
Open to undergraduate students living anywhere in Canada
MetSoc Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility This award is intended for an outstanding final year full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled in a materials science/metallurgy/ mining department at a Canadian institute.
Sponsor Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM
Hydrometallurgy Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility Open to full-time students in Canadian Universities entering their final year or penultimate year of a program at the undergraduate level and intending to work or carry out research in a field of science and engineering with relevance to hydrometallurgy.
Sponsor Hydrometallurgy Section of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM
Lucy Rosato Undergraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering
Eligibility A one-year scholarship for a female 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student enrolled full-time in any science and/or engineering program at a Canadian university, who intends to work in the field of hydrometallurgy, mining or environment.
Sponsor Hydrometallurgy Section of the Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM
MES-COSMO Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian students in mining engineering, entering their final year in any Canadian university, and intending to complete an undergraduate thesis/main project focused on strategic mine planning optimization under uncertainty, and related risk management.
Applicants will be judged on their academic performance and commitment to a career in mining.
Sponsor MES/COSMO Mining Industry Consortium
Caterpillar Inc. and its Canadian Dealers Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian mining engineering students in universities across Canada enrolled full-time in the 3rd year of an eligible undergraduate program. Applicants will be judged for their commitment to a career in the mining, minerals or energy industries.
Sponsor CIMF / Caterpillar Inc.and its Canadian Dealers
Dr. David S. Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian and international students in geology, in their third year in any Canadian university. Applicants will be judged on their academic performance and commitment to a career in mining.
Sponsor Family and friends of the late Dr. David S. Robertson
Scotiabank Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian mineral exploration and geology students enrolled full-time in the 3rd year of an eligible undergraduate program. Applicants will be judged for their commitment to a career in mineral exploration and geology.
Sponsor CIMF/Scotiabank
Taking Flight Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Aboriginal high school and postsecondary students (including First Nations, Métis and Inuit) from across Canada pursuing a career in mining in a Canadian school. Consideration and recognition given for community involvement and their commitment to the mining industry.
Sponsor CIMF / The Wyslouzil Family Fund and an Anonymous Benefactor
Student Poster Prize
Eligibility Every year, the Conference of Metallurgists and other events like the CMSC or CIM conference hosts a poster session. This provides students and delegates with the opportunity to display their work and make new contacts within their field. Student participants compete for cash prizes.
Posters are judged based on:
• Technical Content – background, procedure, analysis and discussion of results, conclusions (valid and supported)
• Appearance – overall layout, clarity, legibility and amount of text, quality of illustrations, graphs and micrographs
• Oral Presentation – organization, clarity, timing
Sponsor Metallurgy and Materials Society of CIM
Lucky Amaratunga Technical Report Competition
Eligibility Open to college and university mineral processing students. 1st prize winner is eligible for paid travel to CMP in Ottawa.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors Society
Centennial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to any CIM National member or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member who is currently enrolled in a post secondary educational institution to study in the MER disciplines with the intent of pursuing a career in the mining industry. The MER disciplines comprise of engineering or technologist level studies in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical, Computer Sciences, Material Sciences, Manufacturing and related disciplines. Community involvement and extracurricular activities should be highlighted.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
J.D. Pat Patterson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to any CIM National member or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member entering a post secondary educational institution to study in the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability disciplines with the intent of pursuing a career in the mining industry. The MER disciplines comprise of engineering or technologist level studies in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical, Computer Sciences, Material Sciences, Manufacturing, and related disciplines. Community involvement and extracurricular activities should be highlighted.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
Ken Hildebrant Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to any CIM National member or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member entering or attending a post- secondary educational institution to study as a full time student.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
CIM MER Society Edward Melville (Ed) Patton Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to any CIM National member or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member enrolled at any Canadian university whose whose recent or current project, research or thesis has been or is related to maintenance and reliability issues in the mining industry.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
MER Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to any CIM National member (including student members), or the son, daughter or spouse of a CIM National member, enrolled at any Canadian post-secondary institution, following a program of relevance to the Canadian mining industry. $2500 payable in 2 equal portions in December and the following February of the academic year from which the award is made. In order to receive the second installment, the recipient must provide an official communication from their institution confirming successful completion of the fall semester.
Sponsor CIM Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
André Laplante Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to full-time students in a Canadian mineral processing or related program at the undergraduate level (college or university), having completed the first year of academic studies. CIM student membership is not required but CIM members may be given preference over non-members. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens; however, international students attending a recognized Canadian educational institution are welcome to apply.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors Society + Industry
Byron Knelson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to full-time 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students in mining engineering with specialization in mineral processing at an accredited Canadian University. The recipient will also be awarded with airfare and accommodation to attend the CMP conference in Ottawa.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors Society + Industry
Open to undergraduate students living in the specified province/territory
BC/Yukon Branch - Mineral Processing Scholarship
Eligibility Open to senior-level students in a minerals industry post-secondary education program in British Columbia or Yukon Territory which has mineral processing as a component. (e.g. UBC Mining Engineering, BCIT Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology, Northwest School of Exploration & Mining, Yukon College Mining School of Science).
Successful students must demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in mineral processing following completion of their program. This can be demonstrated by related work experience, either prior to or during student’s program, course electives if available, and overall academic achievement, with a particular focus on excellence in mineral processing related courses.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors - BC/Yukon Branch
CIM Scholarship (Crowsnest)
Eligibility Open to students from Crowsnest Pass, Elkford, Sparwood or Fernie entering a mining-related field of engineering or earth sciences at the university level (1st year). Student receives $1,000 in the 1st year and $2,000 in the 2nd year for a total of $3,000.
Sponsor CIM Crowsnest Branch
CIM Trades Scholarship
Eligibility Open to students from Crowsnest Pass, Elkford, Sparwood or Fernie entering a mining-related trade at a recognised trade training school.
Sponsor CIM Crowsnest Branch
Canadian Institute of Mining (Kamloops Branch) Bursary
Eligibility Open to the child(ren) of CIM South Central BC Branch members. Not all awards may be given each year.
Sponsor CIM South Central BC Branch
Canadian Institute of Mining (Kamloops Branch) Bursary (1)
Eligibility Open to students enrolled in either the welding, electrical or heavy duty mechanical trade foundation program at Thompson Rivers University.
Sponsor CIM South Central BC Branch
BC/Yukon Branch - Mineral Processing Scholarship (1)
Eligibility Open to undergraduate students in a minerals industry post-secondary education program in British Columbia or Yukon Territory which has mineral processing as a component. (e.g. UBC Mining Engineering, BCIT Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology, Northwest School of Exploration & Mining, Yukon College Mining School of Science). Successful students must demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in mineral processing following completion of their program. This can be demonstrated by related work experience, either prior to or during student’s program, course electives if available, and overall academic achievement.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors - BC/Yukon Branch
Undergrad Turnbull Cup Photo Contest
Eligibility Contest open to all earth science and mineral engineering related undergraduate or technical college students in the Greater Vancouver area. Photographer of the winning photo receives a $750 award and the school or department is awarded the Turnbull Cup. Photo submissions may be uploaded to the contest website during the contest period. See contest announcement for details.
Sponsor CIM Vancouver Branch
Undergrad Book Prizes
Eligibility Contest open to all earth science and mineral engineering related undergraduate or technical college students in the Greater Vancouver area. Prize recipients are selected by their program’s faculty.
Sponsor CIM Vancouver Branch
CIM Saskatoon Branch Dependent Children and Student Member Scholarship Program
Eligibility Open to student members, Indigenous students, and dependent children of professional members of the CIM Saskatoon Branch enrolled in a 2-year(+) Program leading to formal qualification from a recognized post-secondary educational institute (graduate student members are eligible to apply once; students on internships not eligible). Recipients must attend the CIM Saskatoon Branch meeting in March to receive the scholarship. Undergraduate students may only receive this award once every two years. Student members must have attended at least three CIM Saskatoon meetings between September 2018 and January 2019.
Sponsor CIM Saskatoon Branch
U of C - Scholarship in Geology
Eligibility Open to an undergraduate registered in the environmental science program at the University of Calgary. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in ENSC 401 (ENSC Field Course 1). No application required. Students are automatically considered for nomination by the Faculty of Science
Sponsor CIM Calgary Branch
U of C - Scholarship in Environmental Science
Eligibility Open to an undergraduate registered in the environmental science program at the University of Calgary. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in ENSC 401 (ENSC Field Course 1). No application required. Students are automatically considered for nomination by the Faculty of Science.
Sponsor CIM Calgary Branch
John D. Frey Memorial CIM Entrance Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Northern College Haileybury School of Mines instrumentation technician students in 1st year, in reasonable academic standing and preferably from the Temiskaming Shores area.
Sponsor O.E. Walli Foundation (formerly CIM Cobalt)
Hugh Moore Memorial CIM Entrance Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Northern College Haileybury School of Mines mining technician students in 1st year, in reasonable academic standing and preferably from the Temiskaming Shores area.
Sponsor O.E. Walli Foundation (formerly CIM Cobalt)
CIM Scholarship for RDPC High School students
Eligibility Open to R.D. Parker Collegiate High School students enrolled in a post-secondary course that can be applied to the mining field. Amount might vary and the number of awards may vary. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance or conditional acceptance at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Applications available at the high school.
Sponsor CIM Thompson Branch
John Kovala Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to students from the Red Lake and Ear Falls areas pursuing post-secondary study at a college or university, but not limited to the first year of post-secondary study. Graduate of grade 12 or a student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of qualifying program. Preference will be given to students with high academic achievement. Involvement in extracurricular activities and community service will be a consideration. Pursuing education in the field of mining, including but not limited to diplomas and degrees in Engineering/Technology (Mining, Metallurgical, Geological, Environmental, Mineral Processing), Geology (Mining, Exploration, Economics), Geophysics, Geochemistry or Environmental Science. Submit a letter outlining how you meet the above criteria for consideration for this scholarship.
Sponsor CIM Red Lake Branch
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Bursary
Eligibility Open to full-time students in an engineering program at Laurentian University.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury Branch
Rudolph Kneer Memorial Bursary
Eligibility Open to full-time students entering the 3rd year of the engineering program at Laurentian University in good academic standing, residing in Ontario and who demonstrate leadership.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury
Maintenance Division Bursary for Engineering
Eligibility Open to students entering the engineering program at Laurentian University with a good academic record, who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and is a resident of Northern Ontario.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury Branch
Jim Harling Memorial Bursary
Eligibility Open to full-time Cambrian College students enrolled in a mining program.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury Branch
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Bursary (Sudbury Branch)
Eligibility Open to full-time Cambrian College students enrolled in a mining program.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury Branch
Southern Ontario Branch Canadian Mineral Processors Mineral Processing Scholarship
Eligibility Any full-time student from Ontario entering into a post-secondary program that includes mineral processing at one of the following schools: Haileybury School of Mines, Northern College; Queen’s University; Laurentian University; University of Toronto; Cambrian College; Lakehead University. Applicant should be interested in role and express knowledge of the mineral processor in today’s society. The number of scholarships may be increased subject to the selection committee’s review.
Sponsor CIM Canadian Mineral Processors Society Toronto Branch
Bay Area Science & Engineering Fair
Eligibility Cash and certificate awards for outstanding projects relating to mining, metallurgy and petroleum (regardless of level) presented at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair. No additional application is required. The winners and their parents are invited to the Spring Branch Dinner Meeting to display their projects.
Sponsor CIM Hamilton Branch
CIM Thunder Bay Branch Student Paper Night
Eligibility Open to Lakehead University geology students. More prizes available depending on number of interested student speakers. Each presenter gets a gift (e.g. gift certificate).
Sponsor Goldcorp Inc. Musselwhite / CIM Thunder Bay Branch
Bursary Fund
Eligibility Open to Collège Boréal students who are experiencing financial difficulties during the college year.
Sponsor CIM Sudbury Branch
CIM Québec Branch Bursary
Eligibility A total of $ 1,400 in bursaries is shared among 4 finalists during an evening of competition of presentations on one of their mining or metallurgical experience.
Sponsor CIM Québec Branch
Montreal Branch of CIM Mining Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian mining engineering students in universities in Quebec enrolled full-time in the 2nd year of an eligible undergraduate program. Applicants will be judged on their commitment to a career in the mining, minerals or energy industries.
Sponsor CIM Montreal Branch
Montreal Branch of CIM Exploration Geology Scholarship
Eligibility Open to Canadian mineral exploration and geology students enrolled full-time in the 2nd year of an eligible undergraduate program in a Quebec University. Applicants will be judged on their commitment to a career in mineral exploration and geology.
Sponsor CIM Montreal Branch
CIM Montreal Women’s Association Scholarships
Eligibility Open to returning female students at McGill University, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and Polytechnique Montréal in mining, geology or materials engineering. No deadline or application is required. Amount may vary.
Sponsor CIM Montreal Branch
Irene and Arthur Foley Scholarship
Eligibility Open to undergraduate students in mining engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal who completed 3 semesters and 1 internship. Candidates will be judged on their academic record and on the evaluation of their internship.
Sponsor CIM Foundation
Rory Kempster Memorial Earth Science Scholarship
Eligibility Open to students entering 2nd or subsequent years of study leading to a first degree in Earth Science discipline; born in New Brunswick or residing in New Brunswick for more than 5 years; attending a degree-granting Canadian university or institute of technology. Consideration given for academics, extracurricular and financial need.
Sponsor CIM New Brunswick Branch
Donald W. MacFadgen Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Eligible students are registered in the junior year (3rd) of the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University.
Sponsor The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
Frank Shea Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Open to undergraduate geoscience students attending university in Nova Scotia. Awarded for the best presentation of an economic ore deposit at the annual AUGC (Atlantic Universities Geological Conference) in October.
Sponsor The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Entrance Scholarships
Eligibility Awarded to a full-time student registered in the Construction/ Industrial Electrician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Welder programs. One scholarship will go to a student at a Labrador campus. This award is based on academic excellence. An application form and a College Transcript or Student Progress Report is required.
Sponsor CIM Newfoundland Branch
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (Newfoundland Branch) Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Eligibility Open to students entering the final year of undergraduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland and majoring in a field of study that is covered by the fields of interest of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum specifically: Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business and Commerce. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
No application required.
Sponsor CIM Newfoundland Branch
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (Newfoundland Branch) Silver Jubilee Scholarship
Eligibility Open to students in the final or penultimate year in Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Scholarship standing is the principal requirement governing the scholarship but preference will be given to a student who displays outstanding character and has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards acting on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Earth Sciences. No application required; recipient must have declared a major in Earth Sciences.
No application required.
Sponsor CIM Newfoundland Branch
