Scholarship Program

What is it?

Driving growth through parity. In order to achieve this vision, the mission of WIM/WiN-SK is to connect and inspire a diversified workforce to be fully engaged in the Saskatchewan mining and nuclear industries. WIM/WiN-SK is offering five scholarships to promote greater participation of women in industry — in employment and leadership. The scholarships’ aims are to support a student embodying WIM/WiN-SK values and leading diversity in industry. Additionally, the scholarship winners will engage, build and grow the WIM/WiN-SK student network.

Our intention is to award five WIM/WiN-SK post-secondary scholarships of $2,000 in the 2024/2025 academic year in each of the following categories; trades/technical studies, undergraduate studies, graduate studies and Indigenous and back to school student

Who is it for?

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • Current member of WIM/WiN-SK. Membership is free! Become a member today here
  • Enrolled in a Saskatchewan program related to fields of minerals, mining, nuclear, and/or radiation.
  • Trades/Technical: Full-time student in good standing registered in the 2025 winter term. (Those finishing apprenticeship hours and returning to school are eligible but would need to provide proof of registration in order to receive payment).
  • Undergraduate: Full-time student in good standing, enrolled during the 2024/2025 winter term, and returning for the 2025 fall term. (Those entering a co-op or internship term are not eligible).
  • Graduate: Full-time student in good standing, enrolled during the 2024/2025 winter term, and returning for the 2025 fall term. (Those entering an internship term are not eligible).
  • Indigenous: Self-declared Indigenous full-time student who meet the listed above trades/technology, undergraduate, or graduate criteria.
  • Back to School: Any identifying women re-entering the workforce, looking to advance their careers, or wanting to change careers for one in the mining or nuclear industries.

 

Deadline to apply is February 28, 2025!

 

If you have any questions please contact our Scholarship Committee (scholarship@wimwinsk.com).

 

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Testimonials

The WIM/WiN-SK University 2017 Scholarship not only acted as a significant financial benefit to me but also benefited my future career aspirations and personal contributions to my community.

Alyse Kambeitz

The scholarship has not only helped me financially, but also introduced me to one of the leading industries of Saskatchewan. It's opening doors, which will help me connect to people in the mining industry and expand my knowledge.

Maisha Nasim