Advancing Careers Scholarship Program
Professional development opportunities for women in resources
AusIMM is proud to offer twenty (20) fully funded scholarships to support women working in the resources sector. Through access to globally-recognised online courses, this scholarship program will help recipients build new skills, expand their professional networks, and accelerate their career development.
Choose your preferred course
You can nominate up to three courses from the categories below. Successful applicants will receive complimentary enrolment in one eligible AusIMM Professional Certificate or Associate Certificate.
Early Career Advancement
From Practitioner to Consultant
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Identify as a woman.
- Be currently employed in, or actively pursuing a career within, the resources, mining, METS, energy, critical minerals or related sectors.
- Be an AusIMM member, or willing to become a member if awarded a scholarship.
- Select an eligible professional development opportunity.
- Demonstrate how the opportunity will support their career goals.
- Be willing to provide a testimonial following completion of the course.
How to apply
Complete the online application form by 15 January 2027.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide information about:
- Your career background and experience
- The professional development opportunity you wish to undertake
- Your career goals and expected impact of the scholarship
- Your contribution to the resources industry or community
- Why you should be selected
Before you start your application
The application form includes five written questions and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
Please note:
- There is no autosave function within the application form.
- We recommend drafting your responses in a Word document before starting your application.
- You may then copy and paste your final responses into the application form when ready to submit.
- You will also be asked to nominate up to three preferred professional development opportunities.
Application questions
1. Career Background
Tell us about your current role, career journey and involvement in the resources sector. Word limit: 250 words
2. Professional Development Opportunity
What professional development opportunity would you like to participate in, and why? Word limit: 200 words
3. Career Impact
How will receiving this scholarship enhance your career and help you achieve your professional goals over the next three years? Word limit: 300 words
4. Industry Contribution
Describe how you have contributed to your workplace, team, community or the broader resources industry. This may include leadership, mentoring, inclusion initiatives, safety improvements, volunteering, technical innovation or community engagement. Word limit: 250 words
5. Why You?
Why should you be selected for this scholarship? What unique perspective, challenge overcome or future contribution would make this investment meaningful? Word limit: 250 words
Apply for the Advancing Careers Scholarship Program
Applications close 15 January 2027.
Apply for a scholarship
Submit your application for the Advancing Careers Scholarship Program before 15 January 2027.
Terms & conditions
Review the full terms and conditions for the Advancing Careers Scholarship Program, including prize details, eligibility requirements, application conditions and redemption terms.
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