Trades - Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund

Student Award

Fund History

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 Skilled Trades.

Student Awards

Field of Studies:

Pursuing any trades education

Eligibilities:

Locations:

Residents of the Northwest Territories or Kitikmeot region of Nunavut of at least 12 consecutive months

Priority:

Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants and/or applicants pursuing trades programs related to mining or resource development

Ineligibility:

Successful recipients cannot win more than two (2) times

Important Dates

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Application Portal Opens

31st of May, 11:59 PM

Application Portal Closes

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Funds Distributed

This Year's Award

Amount:
Recipient:

$3,100

1

 person

Past Award Recipients

  • 2025: Jayden Kochon