Energizing Our Future

Cameco creates opportunity for bright young people in the communities where we operate through an extensive scholarship program. The program offers more than $300,000 per annum in direct support for students each year.

Northern Scholarship Program

Offers scholarships up to $7,500 for northern Saskatchewan students entering a university degree program and up to $5,000 for students entering trades or technical training at a recognized technical institute. Scholarships up to a total of $100,000 per annum are awarded under this program each year. All students who have lived in Saskatchewan's north for at least five years immediately prior to application are eligible. Academic performance, residency and career interest are considered in the selection process. Applicants who wish to pursue a career in the mining industry are favoured.

Application deadline: June 30

For more information contact Betty Kopeck: (306) 425-4144

Northern Scholarship Application Form [PDF 309 KB]

Cameco Commerce Scholarship

Covers the tuition fees for an Aboriginal student pursing a bachelor of commerce program at the University of Saskatchewan. Students majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Operations Management entering their third year who have achieved a two-year average of 75% or greater are eligible.

Application Date: End of September each academic year

For more information, call: (306) 966-1212
Email: askus@usask.ca

Cameco Corporation Scholarships in the Geological Sciences

Covers the costs for one year of study, which includes tuition, student fees and books, for full-time students who are Canadian citizens studying geological sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Two scholarships are available for students entering their first year of study and two scholarships are available for students entering their second year of study. Recipients of the continuing awards may also be offered summer employment at Cameco after their second and third years of study with time off to attend any field camps required for their degrees.

Students are advised to consult with the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan for further information and course requirements.

Application forms can be obtained from:

Entering Students Recruitment and Admissions University of Saskatchewan 105 Administration Place Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2 Phone: (306) 966-5788 Email: admissions@usask.ca Deadline: February 15

Continuing Students Student Central University of Saskatchewan 105 Administration Place Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2 Phone: (306) 966-1212 Email: askus@usask.ca Deadline: June 1

Bernard Michel Scholarship

Provides over $50,000 worth of support for a Saskatchewan Aboriginal student entering their first year of study within the College of Engineering or College of Arts & Science. Arts and Science students, to be eligible, must be pursuing the following degrees:

• B.Sc. Geology
• B.Sc. Toxicology
• B.Sc. Chemistry
• B.A. Geography in Land Use & Environmental Studies

The total award value includes four, $5,000 scholarships each renewable based on maintaining academic standing as defined by the University of Saskatchewan and an opportunity for up to three summer work terms at Cameco's Saskatchewan operations.

This scholarship is awarded on a bi-annual basis.

Application deadline: June 1

For more information call: (306) 966-6748
Email: askus@usask.ca

Bernard Michel Scholarship Application Form [PDF 156 KB]

Cameco Employees' Dependent Children Scholarship

Dependent children of Cameco employees who achieve superior academic performance at both a secondary and post-secondary level are eligible for a scholarship of up to $2,500 (Canadian). Award values will vary depending on institution of study. Recipients are limited to a maximum of four annual Cameco awards.

For more information contact Sean Junor at (306) 956-6809

Cameco Corporation Geological Technician Scholarship

Available to one first-year student and one second-year student enrolled in the Geological Technology Program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and an essay submission. The essay must detail the student's interest in the mining industry, in particular the mineral sector, as well as future employment plans. Preference will be given to residents of Saskatchewan.

Application Date: February 5, 2010

For more information contact: www.nait.ca/studentawards

Cameco Corporation Scholarship in Engineering

To recognize academic achievement of undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with an interest in metallurgy and mineral processing in the mining industry.

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and be entering third year of study. Two annual awards of $5,000 each, renewable once students successful register for fourth year of study for a total potential award of $10,000.

Candidates must be specializing in one of the following disciplines:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Preference will be given to Chemical Engineering students. Candidates must submit a letter outlining their interest in the mining industry, including any previous work experience.

Application Date: End of September each academic year

For more information contact: http://awards.usask.ca/student/

Cameco Mining and Mineral Process Engineering Scholarship

Cameco Corporation is committed to increasing opportunities in the mining, mineral process and nuclear energy industry. In order to promote employment growth in the identified industries, Cameco offers a scholarship to encourage pursuit of select engineering disciplines.

In 2010, Cameco is committing $30,000 in total scholarships to mining and mineral process engineering students. The funding breakdowns are as follows:

Three, $5,000 USD scholarships will be awarded to 2nd year Mining and Mineral Process Engineering students at select North American post-secondary institutions.

Three $5,000 USD scholarships (the renewable portion of the financial award) could be awarded to three previous recipients in their 3rd year of studies. It is important to note that previous receipt of a Cameco scholarship does not guarantee automatic renewal of an award; students must still meet all identified scholarship criteria.

Canada:	Dalhousie University - Halifax, Nova Scotia
	Université Laval - Québec, Québec
	Ecole Polytechnique - Montreal, Québec
	McGill University - Montreal, Québec
	Queen's University - Kingston, Ontario
	University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario
	Laurentian University - Sudbury, Ontario
	University of Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta
	University of British Columbia - Vancouver, British Columbia
USA:	Montana Tech of the University of Montana - Butte, Montana
	University of Wyoming - Laramie Wyoming
	South Dakota School of Mines - Rapid City, South Dakota
	Colorado School of Mines - Golden, Colorado

Application Date: December 1, 2009

Applications should be sent to:

Mr. Serge Major, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
855 - 3400 de Maisonneuve West
Montreal QC
Canada
H3Z 3B8

Cameco Mining and Mineral Process Engineering Scholarship Application Form [PDF 1.03 MB]

The Russell W. Thompkins Memorial Award in Mining Engineering (funding partner)

Established in memory of Russell W. Thompkins, distinguished and admired Emeritus Professor and former Chairman of the Department of Mining Engineering, in recognition of the valued contribution he made to the safety of the uranium mining industry. Awarded on the basis of financial need and overall academic accomplishment to a student in the fourth year of a Mining Engineering program. Preference will be given to students who have made a positive contribution to the Mining Engineering Department and to the University through extracurricular activities.

Cameco provides funding to support one scholar per academic year.

Please consult www.queensu.ca for award deadlines.