BHP Bursary
BHP is a global resources company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with its Canadian headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. BHP has a global workforce of approximately 80,000 people working in locations across Australia, Asia, the UK, US, Canada and the Americas. BHP produces commodities essential for global decarbonization and economic development including copper, nickel, iron ore, metallurgical coal and is developing the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Further information on BHP can be found at: bhp.com
Awards Criteria
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Students can be enrolled in any field of study with a preference to mining or minerals related disciplines including but not limited to:
| Engineering | Ex. Mining (geological), (metallurgy), process, electrical, civil, mechanical, geotechnical, computer, engineering physics |
| Natural sciences | Ex. Geology, environmental science (earth science), chemistry, biology, physics |
| Business (degree or diploma) | Ex. All disciplines |
| Computer science | |
| Technical diploma programs | Ex. Instrumentation, technician (mine), chemical technician, engineering technology, information technology, occupational health and safety, OHS nursing |
| Trades | Ex. Industrial mechanic, electrician, instrumentation, heavy duty mechanic, pipefitter, welder |
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Any
Other: Priority to support students from Saskatchewan with a preference for students from the following communities: Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Day Star First Nation, Fishing Lake First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kawacatoose First Nation, and Muskowekwan First Nation. Secondary priority to support students from British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. If there are remaining funds then the Awards can be disbursed to students in the above fields from anywhere in Canada.