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.

Eligibility:

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

Successful recipients cannot win more than two (2) times

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

Applications Open

April 2, 2027

Applications Close

May 31, 2027

F‍unding Disbursed

August

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