Women in STEM and Trades - Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund

Student Award

Fund History

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.

Student Awards

Field of Studies:

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

Locations:

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

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

  • 2024: Johanna Stewart
  • 2023: Monique Chapman
  • 2022: Cassie Rogers
  • 2021: Hillary Huynh
  • 2020: Allana Nakashook-Zettler & Jada Xie Doctor
  • 2019: Lily Allison