YMP Scholarships
2026
The Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund (‘YMPSF’) was established to help Fund and promote mining and mining-related education to Canada’s next-generation mining entrepreneurs.
YMPSF’s mandate is to attract young people to Canada’s exploration and mining industry by supporting their academic studies in earth sciences post-secondary programs. YMPSF is a volunteer-based organization with 100% of its donations from partners awarded directly to the student scholarship recipients.
Applications for the 2026 scholarships
Are now open!
$300,000
In Scholarships to Award in 2026!
The YMP Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce the scholarships for 2026, with over $300,000 in scholarships to be awarded! This year, YMPSF has partnered with 22 sponsoring companies to fund more than 60 scholarships, ranging from $500 to $30,000, for Canadian university students (undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in the 2026/2027 academic year in an earth-sciences post-secondary program pursuing a career in mining.
BY: NORTHERN MINER STAFF AUGUST 17, 2026
The Young Mining Professional’s Scholarship Fund has increased by a third to $300,000 (US$215,000) from last year as the industry’s leading companies reward strong students in mining disciplines across Canada.
Now in its eighth year, the initiative has attracted 24 sponsors offering over 60 scholarships ranging between $5,000 and $60,000, including a $5,000 award from the Northern Miner Group to an exceptional mining student.
Thank you to our sponsors
For their continuous support:
Contribute to the fund
Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund is a registered charity accepting contributions and donations to fund scholarships for students enrolled in mining-related post-secondary education. YMP Scholarship Fund will issue official donation receipts.
Interested in sponsoring a scholarship? Reach out to scholarships@youngminingprofessionals.com for details!