Supporting the next generation of mining professionals at UMaT and KNUST

Two scholarships, each valued at AUD $1,000, are available to support students studying at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

Eligibility

Prospective applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

• hold a current enrolment in the second or later year of a mining industry related degree course in the 2026/27 Academic Year.
• be a current student member of the AusIMM. To join the AusIMM, please visit this page.
• hold a minimum CWA of 55%
• be able to demonstrate good writing and research skills.

Your submission

Eligible applicants are invited to make written submissions on a topic of personal interest relating to the minerals industry. The submission should be original work, well structured and concise, and no more than 2,000 words in length. This, together with evidence of the requisite CWA in the form of an official transcript, should be submitted as a single PDF using the link in the banner below.

2027 applications

Applications for the 2027 award will open on Monday 11th January at 9am AEDT. The closing date will be Friday 12th February at 5pm AEDT

Please note that late submissions will not be accepted, and previous recipients of this award are ineligible to make a further submission.

Any enquiries should be made via the AusIMM 'Contact Us' form here.