Diamonds Do Good Scholarship Program (Northwest Territories)

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

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

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

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]

Application Process

Eligibility:

• Youth living in Northwest Territories diamond mining regions
• Pursuing trades training or post-secondary education
• Studies in business, management, STEM, healthcare, or mental health fields

Selection Process:

1. Students apply through Mine Training Society
2. Diamonds Do Good leads the selection process
3. Selection based on:
   • Academic merit
   • Career goals aligned with community benefit
   • Demonstrated commitment to the region
   • Recommendations and assessments

Selection Criteria Examples (based on 2023 recipients):

• Outstanding work and recommendations in relevant fields
• Demonstrated commitment to community development
• Addressing critical workforce needs in the North
• Background and experience relevant to field of study

Application Materials:
Not explicitly detailed in provided information, but likely includes:

• Application form
• Academic records
• Personal statement/essay
• Letters of recommendation
• Career goals statement