2026 Women in Mining Annual Conference Student Scholarship

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Women in Mining USA, in collaboration with Ausenco, is pleased to offer the WIM USA Student Support Scholarship, a competitive award designed to support students who are interested in the mining and minerals industry and who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and alignment with the mission of WIM USA.

Scholarship Award

The selected recipient will receive:

  • $3,000 scholarship award
  • Full conference registration
  • Conference lodging covered

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Interest in the Mining and Minerals Industry
    Applicants should describe how and why they are interested in the mining and minerals industry. This may include coursework, research, internships, work experience, outreach activities, or personal experiences. Students from non-traditional or interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome, provided they can demonstrate a clear connection to the industry.
  • Leadership, Service, and Initiative
    Applicants should describe leadership roles or initiatives they have taken on in academic, professional, community, or WIM-related settings. Emphasis should be placed on actions taken, challenges addressed, and outcomes or impacts achieved.
  • Alignment with the Mission and Values of Women in Mining
    Applicants should explain how their experiences, values, and goals align with the mission of Women in Mining USA, including advancing inclusion, mentorship, professional development, and positive change within the mining industry.
  • Academic and Professional Goals
    Applicants should describe their short- and long-term academic and professional goals and explain how this scholarship would support their continued development and future impact within or connected to the mining and minerals industry.

Application Deadline

📅 Applications must be submitted by March 7.

Questions? Contact: conference@womeninmining.us

Note: By submitting an application, you also agree to attend the Tucson, AZ conference in person in April if you are the selected recipient.

EDUCATION

ESSAY QUESTIONS

Each response is limited to 250 words
This may include coursework, research, internships, outreach activities, or personal experiences. What is the draw for you for mining?
Focus on action taken, challenges addressed, and outcomes or impacts achieved.
Focus on advancing inclusion, mentorship, professional development and positive change within the mining industry.
Focus on your continued development and future impact within or connected to the mining industry.

FILE UPLOADS

Allowed file types: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, .pdf --- Max file size: 5 MB (each)
Unofficial transcript is acceptable
Faculty advisor, WIM chapter advisor, or industry mentor preferred
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