
In 2013, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. established the Community Scholarship Fund to assist individuals pursuing a career in mining or resource development. In 2019, a branch was added for women and gender diverse people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In 2025, the Fund was restructured into 4 distinct streams. This stream is the same branch from 2019, now expanded to include the Skilled Trades.
Pursuing post-secondary studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or any trades education
Applicant must identify as a woman or gender diverse personPriority will be given to Indigenous applicants, and/or those seeking employment in the mining or resource development industry
Residents of the Northwest Territories or Kitikmeot region of Nunavut of at least 12 consecutive months
Successful recipients cannot win more than two (2) times
