Diamonds Do Good Scholarship Program (Northwest Territories)

Diamonds Do Good Scholarship Program (Northwest Territories)

Organization: Diamonds Do Good in partnership with the Mine Training Society

Status: Active annual program

Partnership: Established 2018 between Diamonds Do Good and the Mine Training Society

Geographic Scope: Northwest Territories, Canada (world's third-largest natural diamond producer)

Eligible Fields of Study:

Trades training

Post-secondary education in:

- Business
- Management
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Healthcare
- Mental health

Award Amount: $5,000 per scholarship

Focus:
Support youth living in regions where natural diamonds are mined to pursue education and career development

2023 Recipients (5 scholarships awarded):
1. Monique Chapman - Master's degree in science communication and public engagement
2. Max Dragon - Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship
3. Christopher Mathison - Biomedical engineering leading to medical degree
4. Johanna Stewart - Climate change and wildlife conservation work
5. Hayley Tait - Master's degree in public health focusing on Indigenous People's Health

Partner Organization - Mine Training Society:

Connects Northerners with careers in mining industry

Works with Indigenous governments and organizations

Provides career counseling, hands-on mentoring, and job coaching

Evaluates, trains, and places Northerners in mining-related jobs

Facilities over 5% of current labor force in the region

Founded in 2003

Key Contact:

Diamonds Do Good - Nancy Orem Lyman, Executive Director

- Phone: (914) 319-9141
- Email: [email protected]

Mine Training Society - Annemieke Mulders, General Manager

- Phone: 1 (867) 447-0918
- Email: [email protected]