
Established in 2013 by Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., this Fund was established to assist individuals pursuing a career in mining or resource development. In 2025, the Fund was restructured into 4 distinct streams. This is the stream for Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories or Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.
Pursuing post-secondary studies or trades educations in any field
Must be Indigenous
Residents of the Northwest Territories or Kitikmeot region of Nunavut for at least 12 consecutive months
Successful recipients cannot win more than two (2) times
