UBC Rio Tinto Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-25, Canada.
Bursary Description
Scholarship Description:
Rio Tinto provides a graduate scholarship of $18,000 to a University of British Columbia (UBC) student who is pursuing a degree in pure or applied science and working on research related to Rio Tinto’s mining activities, as part of their dedication to research and innovation.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a highly-ranked, research-intensive university located in Vancouver, Canada. As an international student, studying at UBC can be a transformative experience. The university has a diverse student body from around the world, offering opportunities to build friendships and networks across cultures. The faculty is world-renowned, with innovative and challenging programs of study. Additionally, the campus is situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by mountains and oceans, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. UBC provides a supportive environment for international students, with a range of services available to help students adjust to their new home, such as housing support, English language programs, and cultural events. Overall, studying at UBC as an international student is an enriching experience that provides access to exceptional academic resources and cultural experiences.
Degree Level:
UBC Rio Tinto Graduate Scholarship Program 2024-25, Canada. is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at University of British Columbia.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Data Science
- Applied science
- Modeling and control systems
- Analytical technologies
- Science of the environment
- Hydrometallurgy
- Electrolysis of molten salts
- Aluminum metallurgy
Scholarship Benefits:
Partial funding up to $18,000/annum
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students, Permanent Residents and Canadians.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a first year Master’s or first or second year Doctoral studies in 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship is non-renewable and students who received the scholarship in the past are not eligible to apply again.
Eligible Research Areas
- Aluminum metallurgy
- Electrolysis of molten salts
- Hydrometallurgy
- Science of the environment
- Analytical technologies
- Modeling and control systems
- Data Science
The programme’s selection committee will consider any research projects in these areas.
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a full-time study program for a graduate degree.
Application Procedure:
– Contact your graduate program to confirm the internal application deadline
– Submit a complete application package to your graduate program, including:
– Cover letter with specific information
– Proof of enrollment or acceptance
– Research project description
– Up-to-date official transcripts for all university-level studies
– Two letters of recommendation from professors or researchers
– Up-to-date CV
– Ensure presentation standards are met for all documents submitted
– Incomplete applications will not be considered.
