Coeur Mining Indigenous Students Awards

Coeur Mining Inc.

Funding available to Indigenous students attending any post-secondary institution.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for students from communities local to Coeur Mining operations and projects)

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
Details regarding your home community to determine proximity to Coeur Mining operations

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Coeur Mining to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a post-secondary education to build a better future for yourself and your community. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Coeur Mining how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Coeur Mining 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 Coeur Mining whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous Affiliation and be attending a post-secondary institution at any level of study. Priority is given to you if you are from communities local to Coeur Mining operations and projects. You have a better chance of winning if you are a female student or if you are studying in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. There is a second tier of preference for those studying education, health, and social work.

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.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying science, technology, engineering, math, education, health or social work

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

Program ChoiceAvoid assuming you cannot apply if you aren't in science. While STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is the first preference, winners are also chosen from education, health, and social work programs. Clearly state your program and how it helps your community.
Community ConnectionDon't forget to mention where they live. Instead, highlight your ties to communities local to Coeur Mining operations and projects. Provide specific details about your home community to show you meet the priority criteria.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final date of the year. Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your visibility to the selection committee.
RealismBecause this award prioritizes specific geographies and fields of study, your odds are highest if you fit multiple preference categories. If you are a woman in a STEM program from a local community, emphasize all three factors in your application.

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 November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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