Laurentian University is undeniably the best place on Earth to study and research the mining industry.
Personalized learning with low faculty/student ratio
Vast breadth of expertise from award-winning faculty and researchers that is unmatched
Large employment base with high-salaried career opportunities
Best consecutive post-graduate employment ratio in the province 94% after 6 months
Multicultural, diverse, welcoming and supportive environment
Enriched experiential,
co-curricular and
co-op learning
opportunities
Environment of innovative, resourceful and tech-savvy mining professionals
Proximity to the most fertile geology in the world
World-class research centres and projects
A U.N. acclaimed reclamation success story
Lead on the world’s largest mineral exploration project – $104M Metal Earth
Commitment to Indigeneity and Indigenous engagement
The Goodman School of Mines is the entryway to Canada’s Mining University
Focused on the development of world-class credentials in all disciplines of the mining cycle, the Goodman School of Mines supports ongoing development of future and current leaders in the mining industry and is at the forefront of conversations about mining education in the country and around the world.
Financial Support for your success
The Goodman School of Mines is proud to be able to provide students with financial support through scholarships and funding for mining related initiatives and mining related activities.
The Goodman School of Mines provides financial support to students studying a mining-related degree through the following:
- Request for funding for mining-related initiatives and activities
- Scholarships
- Classroom equipment upgrades
A fresh mindset on mining education.
Harquail School of Earth Sciences
The Harquail School of Earth Sciences at Laurentian University offers some of the most comprehensive field- and laboratory-based Earth Science research, undergraduate and graduate programs in North America. Located in the world’s largest geology and mining cluster in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, on the rim of one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-exposed asteroid impact sites, we have a setting for field-based teaching and research that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
Explore the Earth and its natural resources.
– BSc Environmental Geoscience
Learn how the Earth and life on it have evolved.
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– Applied MSc in Mineral Exploration (1 Year)
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– Applied MSc in Mineral Exploration (2 Year)
Explore the earth to understand the resources.
– PhD Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology
Expand your knowledge of geosciences.
BSc Geology – 1st year high performing student
Value:
$1,000 (non-renewable)
Deadline:
N/A
Criteria:
- Full-time (30 credits) student registered at Laurentian University.
- Highest average after 1st semester (must be full-time).
- Enrolled in the four-year BSc Geology program.
- No student application is required.
Department Submission:
Not required.
MSc Geology – Master’s Scholarship
Value:
$2,500 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MSc Geology program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Master’s thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the department (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The Department of Earth Sciences must present the chosen recipient’s application to the Goodman School of Mines, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
PhD in Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology – Doctoral Scholarship
Value:
$5,000 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the PhD in Mineral Deposits and Precambrian Geology program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Doctoral thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the department (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Doctoral research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed research is original, relevant and beneficial to the mining industry, the skills he/she will learn as a researcher as well as knowledge transfer opportunities.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project to the mining industry and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% [based on previous year’s results]; copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The Department of Earth Sciences must present the chosen recipient’s application to the Goodman School of Mines, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
School of Natural Sciences
Study the properties of living and non-living things at a molecular level.
Study the science of life.
– Certificate in Environmental Chemistry
Study the properties of living and non-living things at a molecular level.
Protect and enhance our global ecosystem.
– Science Communication – Graduate Diploma (1 Year)
Communicate the facts & engage the masses.
– Science Communications – M.S.Com (2 Years)
Communicate the facts & engage the masses.
Answer the global call for expertise.
Examine the science of life.
BSc Biology/BSc Biologie – 1st year high performance Scholarship
Value:
$1,000 (non-renewable)
Deadline:
N/A
Criteria:
- Full-time student registered at Laurentian University.
- Highest average after 1st semester (must be full-time).
- Enrolled in the four-year BSc Biology or BSc Biologie program.
- No student application is required.
Department Submission:
Not required.
MSc Biology – Master’s Scholarship
Value:
$2,500 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MSc Biology program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Master’s thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the department (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The Biology Department must present the chosen recipient’s application to the Goodman School of Mines, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
PhD in Boreal Ecology – Doctoral Scholarship
Value:
$5,000 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the PhD in Boreal Ecology program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Doctoral thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the department (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Doctoral research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed research is original, relevant and beneficial to the mining industry, the skills he/she will learn as a researcher as well as knowledge transfer opportunities.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project to the mining industry and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% [based on previous year’s results]; copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The Biology Department must present the chosen recipient’s application to the Goodman School of Mines, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
Faculty of Management
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- Bachelor of Business Administration (French or English) with specializations in Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Management, Marketing, and Operations Management
- Partial degree available online: 2 years on-site + 2 years online
- Minors also available in above specializations
- H.B. Com. Sports Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Face to face or online).
- Bachelor of Business Administration (French or English) with specializations in Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Management, Marketing, and Operations Management
– Business Administration (BBA)
Business training beyond the classroom.
– Business Administration – Accounting
A pathway to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
– Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
Be your own boss.
– Business Administration – Finance
Become fluent in finance.
– Business Administration – Human Resources Management
Prepare yourself for a changing business world.
– Business Administration – International Management
Prepare to lead globally.
– Business Administration – Marketing
Brand yourself and lead progressive change.
– Business Administration (Online BBA)
Business training beyond the classroom.
– H.B. Com Sports Administration
The business of sport.
– Master Business Administration (Online or in Class)
Prepare to lead in business.
– Fast Track Master Business Administration (1 Year)
Prepare to lead in business.
Faculty of Management – 1st year high performing student
Value:
$1,000 (non-renewable)
Deadline:
N/A
Criteria:
- Full-time student registered at Laurentian University.
- Highest average after 1st semester (must be full-time).
- Enrolled in the four-year BBA degree program.
- No student application is required.
Department Chairs Submission:
Not required.
BAA – Baccalauréat en administration des affaires – Étudiant/Étudiante performant de 1ère année
Value:
1 000 $ (non-renouvable)
Date d`échéance:
N/A
Critères/conditions:
- Être inscrit à temps plein à l’Université Laurentienne.
- Moyenne la plus élevée après le 1er semestre (doit être à temps plein).
- Être inscrit au programme de 4 ans : BAA- Baccalauréat en administration des affaires.
- Aucune demande de l`étudiant n’est requise.
Nomination du coordinateur des programmes en français:
Pas requis.
MBA (Regular Track Student) – Master’s Scholarship
Value:
$2,5000 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MBA.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Consulting project is focused on an organization related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the MBA Coordinator (no more than 500 words) indicating how their proposed consulting project is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she expects to learn.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s consulting project and their potential excellence in a consulting role.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The MBA Coordinator must present the application to the Goodman School of Mines on the student’s behalf, including a letter from the MBA curriculum committee indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
– Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree (HBISW)
Leading to provincial registration and a license from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Offered on campus and online, this professional program ensures you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to work effectively with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Favorisez le changement social afin d’apporter des améliorations dans les collectivités.
– Master of Indigenous Relations
Indigenous Relations (MIR), Work more effectively with Indigenous people by learning about Indigenous research, worldviews, traditional teachings, theories, and practices.
MIR Indigenous Relations – Master’s Scholarship
Value:
$2,500 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MIR program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Master’s thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the School of Indigenous Relations (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The chair or MIR representative must present the application to the Goodman School of Mines on the students behalf, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
Bharti School of Engineering & Computation
As a top-ranked engineering school in Canada, our graduates enjoy a solid reputation among employers and industry, and our students consistently outperform their peers in national and international competitions. The recent opening of our state-of-the-art Cliff Fielding Research, Engineering and Innovation Facility will ensure the calibre of our programs continues to deliver top achievement benchmarks.
The science and study behind the building blocks of life.
Create solutions out of new products and processes.
Discovery and exploration thousands of feet below the earth.
- Extractive Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Option.
- Environmental Sustainability Option.
Mechatronics Option.
– MEng Engineering Science (Project Based)
Create new ways to solve the most important issues facing our world today.
– M.A.Sc Engineering Science (Research Based)
Consider and analyze the human impact on the natural systems around us.
– Fast Track Master of Engineering (1 Year)
Benefit from a unique perspective, not available in other North American universities.
Use creativity and technological tools to design sustainable processes for resource management at Canada’s Mining University.
BEng Mining Engineering – 1st year high performance Scholarship
Value:
$1,000 (non-renewable)
Deadline:
N/A
Criteria:
- Full-time student registered at Laurentian University.
- Highest average after 1st semester (must be full-time).
- Enrolled in the four-year BEng Mining Engineering program.
- No student application is required.
Bharti School of Engineering Submission:
Not required.
MSc in Natural Resources Engineering – Master’s Scholarship
Value:
$2,500 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MASc in Natural Resources Engineering program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Master’s thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the Bharti School of Engineering (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The student must submit a written application to the Bharti School of Engineering (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
PhD in Natural Resources Engineering – Doctoral Scholarship
Value:
$5,000 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the PhD in Natural Resources Engineering program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Doctoral thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the Bharti School of Engineering (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project to the mining industry and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% [based on previous year’s results]; copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The Director of the Bharti School of Engineering must present the application to the Goodman School of Mines on the students’ behalf, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
School of Human Kinetics & School of Rural and Northern Health
The School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences includes programs that, in distinct ways, examine the field of physical education, including research methods and the impact of physical activity and fitness on health and wellness within Canadian and international contexts. The programs focus on the disciplines of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and psychomotor behavior.
Become a leader in health and wellness with a well-rounded approach to community health and health education.
– Kinesiology (Physical & Health Education)
Pursue a career in the classroom, on the field or as a clinician.
– Kinésiologie (Éducation physique et santé)
Contribuez à l’amélioration de la santé mentale et physique des gens de votre communauté.
Study and learn the science behind the movement of the human body.
Voyez en action les notions scientifiques appliquées au mouvement du corps humain.
– Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Step into your future with the outdoor adventure leadership program at Laurentian University, some of the best outdoor leadership training in Canada.
Dive into the mind of an athlete as you prepare to be a professional leader in exercise and sport psychology.
Plongez dans l’esprit d’un athlète pour comprendre comment se construit l’expérience sportive.
Découvrez les sciences du mouvement du corps humain.
– Master’s in Human Kinetics (MHK)
Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts.
Training progressive thinkers and leaders who have advanced understanding and skills to innovate and expand knowledge in the field of Human Kinetics to benefit society.
MHK (French and English) – Master’s Scholarship Scholarship
Value:
$2,500 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the MHK program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Master’s thesis is focused on a topic related to Occupational Health and Safety in the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the School of Human Kinetics (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Master’s research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed topic is relevant and beneficial to the mining industry and the skills he/she will learn as a researcher.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% (last 60 credits); copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The chair of MHK must present the application to the Goodman School of Mines on the students behalf, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
Interdisciplinary PhD in Human Kinetics with a specialization in Occupational Health and Safety – Doctoral Scholarship
Value:
$5,000 (non-renewable)
Application Due:
December 30th
Eligibility:
- Resident of Canada or Visa student.
- Full-time Laurentian University student registered in the first year of the Human Kinetics PhD with a specialization in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program.
- Should a successful candidate withdraw or substantially reduce their course-load, he/she may be required to repay all or part of the award.
Criteria:
- Proposed Doctoral thesis is focused on a topic related to the mining industry.
- The student must submit a written application to the School of Rural and Northern Health (no more than 500 words) indicating the proposed topic area of his/her Doctoral research. The written application must also include a justification for why his/her proposed research is original, relevant and beneficial to the mining industry, the skills he/she will learn as a researcher as well as knowledge transfer opportunities.
- Two or three letters of reference (at the discretion of each department) that comment on the relevance of the student’s research project to the mining industry and their potential excellence as a researcher.
- Applicant success also will be evaluated on the basis of a combination of two of three of the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (admission average of 80% [based on previous year’s results]; copy of academic transcript required to support); include published papers or abstracts as appropriate.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Evidence of active engagement and motivation, leadership and collaborative potential, and entrepreneurship (e.g. small business involvement, University clubs).
Submission to Goodman School of Mines:
The chair of Rural and Northern Health must present the application to the Goodman School of Mines on the students’ behalf, and write a letter indicating why this is the best candidate for the scholarship. Please send applications to: goodmanschoolofmines@laurentian.ca or by internal mail by December 30th.
School of Northern and Community Studies
- BA Labour Studies
- Certificate in Labour Studies
- Minor in Labour Studies, Human Resources Stream
- Minor in Occupational Health and Safety, Health Policy