Generations Rising Indigenous Scholarship administered by the YMP Scholarship Fund
Supporting Indigenous students through scholarships, mentorship, career development, and meaningful opportunities for the future.
The Generations Rising Program was created to support Indigenous students in the communities where Agnico Eagle operates.
Supported by the YMP Scholarships Fund, this scholarship initiative helps students pursue higher education while gaining access to mentorship, professional guidance, and career development opportunities. Through scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities, the program is designed to help students pursue higher education while building confidence, connections, and long-term opportunities for the future.
Whether your path leads back to your community, into your chosen profession, or toward opportunities within Agnico Eagle, Generations Rising and the YMP Scholarships Fund are here to support your journey.
*Please note: A Google account is required to submit the application form. If you do not have one, please contact us at scholarships@youngminingprofessionals.com and our team will assist you directly. We also recommend gathering all required documents and materials before beginning the application process.
Agnico Eagle
Generations Rising Scholarships
2026/2027
The program supports students from communities where Agnico Eagle operates and welcomes applicants from a wide range of fields of study — including health, trades, business, engineering, environment, communications, education, and more.
Supporting the Next Generation of Indigenous Leaders
The Generations Rising Program empowers Indigenous students by helping remove financial barriers to education while providing meaningful mentorship and professional development opportunities.
More than a scholarship, this program is built to help students grow academically, personally, and professionally while fostering cultural pride, leadership, and community impact.
The program is open to Indigenous students from countries where Agnico Eagle operates and welcomes students pursuing studies in a wide range of fields, not only mining-related careers.
Scholarship Details
The Generations Rising Program provides meaningful financial support to help Indigenous students pursue higher education and future career opportunities. Selected students may receive up to $10,000 CAD per year toward tuition for up to four years, for a maximum total of $40,000 CAD per recipient. If tuition is already covered through other grants, unused funds may be applied toward approved housing costs. In addition to financial support, students will also have access to budgeting training, financial guidance, mentorship opportunities, career coaching, professional development support, wellness resources, and opportunities to connect with Indigenous employees and leaders at Agnico Eagle.
Students are matched with mentors in or related to their field of interest at Agnico Eagle and receive ongoing career coaching, interview preparation, and professional guidance throughout the program. Participants may also have opportunities to visit Agnico Eagle sites or regional offices and build meaningful connections with Indigenous employees and leadership teams.
Participants have access to wellness resources, mental health training, and sessions with a financial counsellor to help support educational planning and future financial success.
The program provides exposure to real-world experiences and future career pathways through internship opportunities, site visits, and job shadowing experiences. Students are guaranteed an interview for internship opportunities at Agnico Eagle, with placements tailored to their field of study, including areas beyond mining-related careers.
Students become part of a growing network of future Indigenous leaders and have opportunities to connect with students and professionals from regions where Agnico Eagle operates around the world.
Applicant Eligibility
Who Should Apply?
The Generations Rising Program is designed for Indigenous students who are passionate about pursuing higher education, building meaningful careers, and creating a positive impact within their communities.
The Generations Rising Program welcomes students from a wide range of academic disciplines and career pathways. While additional consideration may be given to studies connected to mining and community development, students pursuing many different fields are encouraged to apply.
- Health Services
- Trades
- Business
- Mining Technician Programs
- Engineering
- Environment
- Communications
- Indigenous & Community Relations
- Education
- Skilled Trades
- Community Development
- Other professional and technical fields
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must be of Indigenous heritage and be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a recognized postsecondary institution or program within their country of residence. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to academic success, career growth, leadership, or community impact through their educational and professional goals.
Application Details & Deadline
- Prepare Your Documents: To complete your application, you will need to gather the following materials:
- Proof of enrollment or admission to a recognized postsecondary institution or program
- An unofficial academic transcript
- CV/Resume
- Proof of Indigeneity
- A letter of support from someone in your community who can speak to your goals, character, or potential (this may include a family member, Elder, teacher, mentor, or other community member)
- Completed Quality Mentoring Self-Assessment form
You will also be asked to submit either a written essay or a video submission addressing the following:
- Why you are applying to the Generations Rising Program
- Your academic and career goals
- How this opportunity may support your future aspirations and community impact
Written essays must be a maximum of 750 words, double-spaced, written in 12-point Times New Roman font, and submitted as a PDF or Word document. Applicants choosing the video submission option should submit a 3–5 minute video addressing the same application questions. Video files must not exceed 10 MB; if the file is larger, applicants may provide a private video link instead.
- Complete the Form & Submit: Fill out and submit the online application form during the application period.
- Selection & Notification: Applications will be reviewed through a point-based evaluation process by Agnico Eagle, with input from the Indigenous Advisory Committee.
Selected applicants will be notified following the review period, and successful recipients will begin participating in the Generations Rising Program during the 2026 program cycle.
Applications open: June 2026
Application deadline: September 1, 2026
Notifications sent by: October 1, 2026
Deadline: September 1st
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