Barrick Gold Graduate Scholarship

Lakehead University

$5,523 for graduate students with a background in geology and financial need.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$5,523

Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Level

Graduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Enrollment in Graduate Studies
A background in geology
Financial need
Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
Residency in Ontario for twelve consecutive months prior to receipt of the award

About this award

You can receive $5,523. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a graduate student with a background in geology who also has financial need. You must apply by February 2, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a graduate student with a background in geology who has financial need. You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has resided in Ontario for twelve consecutive months prior to receiving the award. A preference will be given to individuals of Indigenous heritage and/or an individual focused on mining issues.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to graduate students
Resident of Ontario
Studying geology

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid using a general character reference. Instead, ask a professor in the geology department to write about your specific technical skills. Ensure they mention your focus on mining if that applies to you.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference clauses. Instead, explicitly highlight your Indigenous heritage or your research into mining issues in your application. Connect these identities directly to your goals in geology.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund based on your grades alone. Instead, remember that financial need and specific backgrounds are primary requirements. Check your Ontario residency dates carefully to ensure you meet the twelve-month rule.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on February 2, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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