Mining Industry Scholarships, administered by the YMP Scholarship Fund

Secure Your Future:

Scholarships for Canada's Next Generation of Mining Industry Professionals.

The Franco‑Nevada Mining Industry Scholarships are administered by the YMP Scholarship Fund. These renewable awards are designed specifically for students entering mining‑related fields of study and provide reliable financial support throughout your education.

The Franco‑Nevada Mining Industry Scholarships are now closed. Applications for 2027/20208 open in Spring of 2027; check back here for details.

FRANCO-NEVADA
MINING INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

2026/27 CYCLE CLOSED

Financial Security, Year After Year

Unlike one-time awards, the Franco-Nevada Mining Industry Scholarships, administered by the YMP Scholarship Fund, are renewable scholarships designed to provide sustained, long-term support. Renewable year‑to‑year based on continued enrollment in an eligible program and satisfactory academic performance, Franco-Nevada’s ongoing funding helps cover your education from your first year through to graduation—allowing you to focus on your studies, not financial uncertainty.

Financially Supported by an Industry Leader

Recipients of the Franco-Nevada Mining Industry Scholarships receive more than financial assistance. Students also benefit from industry recognition and meaningful professional connections, reflecting Franco-Nevada’s leadership and long-term commitment to supporting the next generation of mining professionals.

Scholarship Details
The Franco-Nevada Mining Industry Scholarships are administered by the YMP Scholarship Fund. Each year, Franco-Nevada will provide up to $30,000 CAD to fund new, competitive, merit-based scholarship awards for eligible students enrolled in university, college, or trade school programs. Scholarship values vary by program type: university students may receive up to $6,000 CAD per year, while college and trade school students may receive up to $2,000 CAD per year. Scholarships are renewable for the standard duration of the applicable program, subject to continued eligibility.
Applicant Eligibility

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for passionate, driven students accepted to a mining-related program at a Canadian university, college, or trade school.

Disciplines We Support

To be eligible, applicants must be accepted into a post secondary program where mining or mineral extraction is the primary focus of study. Eligible disciplines include:

  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mineral Processing
  • Metallurgy
  • Mining-specific trade programs (general construction trades or unrelated technical programs are not eligible)

Who is Eligible?

Students entering their first year of study in a mining-related program during the 2026/27 academic year are eligible to apply. This includes graduating high school students who have been accepted into an eligible program, as well as current university, college, or trade school students commencing their first year of specialization in an eligible discipline. To be eligible, applicants must provide proof of acceptance into the first year of an approved program for the 2026/27 academic year.

Franco‑Nevada and the YMP Scholarship Fund are committed to supporting a strong, inclusive, and diverse mining industry and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. In furtherance of this commitment, Franco‑Nevada has set a goal of awarding approximately fifty percent of the scholarships to candidates from underrepresented groups. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, academic standing, and demonstrated interest in or commitment to the mining industry.

Thank you for your interest in the Franco‑Nevada Mining Industry Scholarship. The 2026/27 cycle is now complete — we appreciate every application we received. The 2027/28 cycle opens Spring 2027.