WIM USA

Scholarships

For Members Seeking Career Development Opportunities

WIM USA provides scholarship opportunities to members and students pursuing a career in mining through our national organization and various chapters. The information on this page is updated when new scholarship opportunities are available. Check back often!

Arizona Scholarships Available

The Arizona Chapter of Women in Mining (WIM AZ) is excited to offer Scholarship Opportunities to Arizona college students for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Scholarship application window: March 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be living in Arizona.
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a two or four-year college, and intend to earn a degree from an Arizona school.
Applicant must have completed a minimum of one semester of college-level courses within the past six months.
Applicant grades must be in good standing.

*All undergraduate and graduate students attending Arizona universities, colleges, and trade schools are eligible. Priority will be given to applicants that show a demonstrated interest in pursuing mining-related careers and in advancing the role of women and other minorities in the mineral resources industry.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The scholarship application requires relevant personal details and contact information, but there are a few things that you may need to prepare before starting the application process:

Resume – Please attach resume that highlights school achievement, work experience, leadership, and community engagement.
Transcripts.
Ample time. The application requires that you answer two essay questions.

Arizona Chapter Scholarship Application

Name *

Email *

Phone *

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Are you an Arizona resident? *

Are you currently working an internship in Arizona, or have you done so in the past? *

EDUCATION

Current School *

Major/Intended Major *

Current Year *

Expected Graduation Date *

ESSAY QUESTIONS

Why do you have an interest in a mining-related career and how do you foresee using your education in the mining industry? *

Please answer in 250 words or less.

What does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mean to you? What impact do you think diverse talent pools and inclusive professional and/or academic environments have on the mining industry? *

Please answer in 250 words or less.

Is there anything else that you would like the judges to know regarding your application?

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FILE UPLOADS

Allowed file types: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, .pdf --- Max file size: 5 MB (each)

Resume *

Transcripts *