Cameco Scholarships in the Geological Sciences Grant

Cameco Scholarships in the Geological Sciences Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cameco Corporation
Amount: C $5,000
Last Updated: June 08, 2025

Summary

The Cameco Scholarships in the Geological Sciences aim to support students pursuing a career in geological sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Open to continuing students who have completed their second or third year in relevant programs, preference is given to residents of Saskatchewan's Northern Administrative District. Candidates must maintain a 70% average and submit a written statement outlining their academic goals and interest in geology, thus fostering future talent in the field.

Overview

Cameco is one of the world's largest uranium producers providing about 18% of the world's production from mines in Canada, the US and Kazakhstan. We hold about 410 million pounds of proven and probable reserves, extensive resources and have focused our exploration programs on three continents where our land holdings total about 1.6 million hectares. We are also a leading provider of nuclear fuel processing services, supplying much of the world's reactor fleet with the fuel to generate one of the cleanest sources of electricity available today. Cameco Corporation Scholarship in the Geological Sciences This scholarship is to encourage students to pursue a career in the geological sciences and is open to students studying geological sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Students are advised to consult with the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan for further information and eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to continuing students who have completed their second or third year of study in the geology, geophysics, or environmental earth sciences program with a preference for residents of Saskatchewan's Northern Administrative District. To be eligible, candidates must:Have an average of 70% in the previous academic year;:Not have received any other awards from Cameco Corporation in the year this award is receivedDemonstrate residency in Saskatchewan's Northern Administrative District, if applicable.Students must submit a written statement describing their academic goals and interest in a career in the geological sciences.