Mining Scholarships, administered by the YMP Fund

Secure Your Future:

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

Apply for the Franco-Nevada Scholarships, administered by the YMP Fund, renewable awards designed specifically for students in mining-related fields. Financial support that grows with you.
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FRANCO-NEVADA SCHOLARSHIPS 2026

Core Value & Longevity

Financial Security, Year After Year

Unlike one-time awards, the Franco-Nevada Scholarships, administered by the YMP Fund, are renewable awards designed for longevity.

Financially Supported by an Industry Leader

The Franco-Nevada Scholarships are renewable mining scholarships administered by the YMP Fund. Recipients receive not only financial assistance, but also industry recognition and meaningful connections.
Scholarship Details
The Franco-Nevada Scholarships, administered by the YMP Fund, offer two distinct streams to ensure applicants from universities, colleges, and trade schools receive tailored support.

Stream A: University Students
(4 Awards Available)

  • Value: $6,000 CAD per year, renewable for the standard duration of the applicable undergraduate program.

Stream B: College & Trade School Students
(3 Awards Available)

  • Value: $2,000 CAD per year.
Audience & Eligibility Requirements
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

Applicants must be accepted to a program with a primary academic focus on mining or mineral extraction, including but not limited to:

  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mineral Processing
  • Metallurgy
  • Mining-related trades, where the trade program is explicitly designed for mining or mineral operations
Who is Elegible?

Students entering their first year in a mining-related field during the 2026/27 academic year are eligible to apply. This includes soon-to-be graduating high school seniors and current university students entering a mining program. To qualify, students must provide proof of acceptance into their first year of mining studies for the 2026/27 school year.

Our mission is to build a stronger, more inclusive mining industry. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, Indigenous peoples, Visible Minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities. Please note that all awards are based on merit and academic standing.

Application Details & Deadline
How to Apply

  1. Prepare Your Documents: Gather your academic transcripts and CV, and write a 250-word essay. The essay must include:
     

    • Your motivation for pursuing post-secondary education in a mining-related discipline; and
    • Your personal and professional goals in the mining industry.

    You may also choose to discuss:

    • Relevant diversity considerations that shape your perspective or experience; and/or
    • Financial challenges encountered in accessing post-secondary education or scholarship opportunities.

    Discussion of optional topics is not required but may be considered as part of the overall application review.

  2. Complete the Form: Fill out our online application form.
  3. Submit & Confirm: You will receive an email confirmation once your application is successfully processed.

June 15th is the Deadline.

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