IAMGOLD · National
IAMGOLD
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Métis or First Nation students in Ontario, with priority for those studying mining.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact IAMGOLD 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 are a member of the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, or a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO — the governing body for Métis people in Ontario) from Region 3. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check IAMGOLD's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask IAMGOLD how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Note that the Métis award is distributed annually to two eligible students. Ask IAMGOLD 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 IAMGOLD whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
- Studying mining — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is giving a generic description of your major.
Winners instead explain exactly how their coursework connects to the mining industry or its support functions to hit that 1st preference priority.
The biggest mistake is submitting without proof of community membership.
Winners instead provide clear, official documentation of their MNO (Métis Nation of Ontario) citizenship or First Nation membership upfront.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), applying in the earliest window you are eligible for may give you a better edge.