Vale Manitoba Operations Post-secondary
Scholarship Program for Study in Mining Related
Disciplines
2022 Program Guidelines
Objective
The purpose of this program is to promote mining industry related fields of study, attracting students in our region
to pursue careers in mining as part of the Northern Employment Strategy which supports initiatives to “grow our
own”.
Number, Value and Duration of Scholarships
One (1) scholarship will be available either at the bachelor degree or diploma level.
This scholarship is valued at:
$5,000 CAD per academic year, at the bachelor degree level, tenable for up to five consecutive years or until
the first bachelor degree is obtained; OR
$2,500 CAD per academic year, at the diploma level, tenable for up to three consecutive years or until the
first diploma is obtained.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
Reside in Manitoba and be living in a community that is North of the 52 parallel;
Be planning to enter the first year or already be enrolled in full-time studies in a first bachelor degree or a
first diploma program.
There is no minimum cumulative academic average required for applicants entering or already enrolled in their
post-secondary program. Non-academic courses such as career or personal development related courses will not
be considered.
*Universities Canada’s policy on calculation of average has been developed in consultation with university and
college admissions and financial aid officers from across the country. There is enormous diversity amongst the
applicants for this scholarship program. The applicants come from different geographical regions and have
reached various levels of studies. Furthermore, and of great significance, is the fact that the grading systems
differ among educational institutions. It is Universities Canada’s policy to calculate the academic average of
applicants so that it reflects an academically well-rounded individual, while recognizing the differences in the
programs of study. For this purpose, the most recent, followed by the highest available grades of four courses
will be considered. In the case of high school transcripts, the following categories will be considered:
Language, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Sciences. Six courses are chosen for each applicant, with no
more than two in each category. If there are not enough available courses, the calculation of academic
average may be based on four or five courses.
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Eligible institutions:
Canadian educational institutions which have recognized degree/diploma-granting powers, or their
affiliates (e.g. universities and colleges).
Field of Study/Program Requirements
Restricted to Vale Manitoba-related fields of study as accepted by Vale Manitoba, as follows:
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Mining Engineering;
Mining Engineering Technology;
Mineral Exploration & Mining Technology;
Geological Engineering;
Geology;
Surveyor (i.e.: Civil Engineering Technologist (Surveyor).
Preferred fields of study, from the list identified above, will be determined by the sponsor prior to the
meeting of the selection committee.
Diploma program must be minimum two year duration;
Bachelor degree program must be of minimum four year duration.
Conditions / Restrictions
Depending on the curriculum, an Applied Bachelor Program may be considered either as a university level
program or a college level program.
Students who have commenced their post-secondary studies in January are eligible for the summer
competition of the same year.
Holders of a community college diploma are only eligible to apply at the university level; however, holders
of a bachelor degree are not eligible to apply for a diploma level scholarship.
Students who are currently receiving a Vale Canada Reserved Scholarship may apply; however, they may
not hold both scholarships.
Vale Manitoba Operations Mentorship Program / Special Conditions: These conditions will be managed
by Vale Manitoba Operations
a) The scholarship will include a conditional offer of summer and/or co-op employment between school years.
The recipient must be available for summer and/or term employment with Vale – Manitoba Operations.
b) The scholarship will also include a conditional offer of full-time employment upon graduation, provided they (1)
Remain in good academic standing each year (2) Remain in their program of study (3) Maintain acceptable
levels of performance during their co-op periods. If there is a business need to onboard them at the time of
their graduation, the recipient must be available for a full-time position with Vale – Manitoba Operations at the
successful completion of their degree/studies.
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c) Vale Manitoba will require the students selected for consideration to participate in an interview, and the
student selected will enter into an agreement with Vale Manitoba Operations and the terms of the
sponsorship funds being provided.
d) Scholarship recipients must be willing to sign a Return of Service agreement with Vale-MB Operations with a
commitment to work as a summer/Co-op student and full-time employment upon graduation.
e) At the completion of each academic year (start of each summer/co-op employment term), scholarship
recipients should sign a letter declaring that they are eligible to return to school and intend to return to
the approved field of study at the completion of the work term.
f) Recipients will be evaluated on their job performance and behaviors during the work term and this evaluation
will determine their eligibility to continue in the program.
g) A Vale Mentor from the MB Operations will be assigned to the recipient.
h) Throughout the course of their program and studies, the scholarship recipient will have access to resources and
material from Vale for the purpose of research and study. Their assigned Mentor will be their point of contact.
i) During the first year of study/program, the recipient may withdraw from the program, provided that any monies
that were paid on behalf of the recipient are returned to Universities Canada who will, in turn, return the funds to
the company.
j) Must remain in good standing as a Vale employee and recipients meeting all criteria and conditions as outlined
in these guidelines.
k) Must meet all above conditions to be considered for ongoing scholarship monies. Failing to meet any of the
above required conditions, will result in forfeit of the scholarship.
Administrator
Scholarship Partners Canada, a division of Universities Canada, administers the scholarship program on behalf
of Vale Manitoba Operations. Universities Canada’s mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on
higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and
institutions in other countries. Universities Canada is associated with leading firms in nearly every sector of the
economy through its provision of scholarship services and management of more than 130 different scholarship
programs on behalf of corporations, government agencies and private foundations throughout North America.
For additional information, please visit www.univcan.ca.
Vale Manitoba Operations retains the right to change and/or end the sponsorship of the scholarship plan without
notice.
Selection Process
The selection of the scholarship recipient is made by a committee of Canadian university and college
representatives chosen by Universities Canada. Vale Manitoba Operations exercises no influence in the
adjudication process. Once complete, the selection committee’s decision is irrevocable.
Evaluation criteria:
Academic performance;
Volunteer/community involvement and/or extracurricular activities, and the reasons why the applicant feels
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they should be considered for a scholarship;
Character, quality and relevance of the reference letters.
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All applicants will receive confirmation by email of the results of the selection process, once available.
Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their scholarship in August. Recipients will be required to
complete the online scholarship acceptance process and forward any required documentation such as the proof
of registration from the educational institution they will be attending. It is the responsibility of the recipient to keep
Universities Canada informed of any changes to their contact information through the online portal.
Payment
Scholarship payment(s) will only be issued upon completion of the scholarship acceptance process and
review and acceptance of all required supporting documentation by Universities Canada. In addition, the
recipient will be required to complete the Return of Service agreement which will be provided to them by
Vale-MB Operations, before the scholarship payment is processed.
Universities Canada will forward payment of the scholarship to the educational institution on behalf of Vale
Manitoba Operations.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that payment of tuition fees is made within the defined
timeframe set by the educational institution regardless of the timing of the scholarship payment.
Payment by the institution to the student will be made in accordance with the normal practice of the
educational institution.
Note that, depending on method of payment, receipt of payment can take 6-8 weeks following the
applicant’s acceptance of the award or submission of the online renewal.
Application Process
Online Application:
1. Submit an online application by visiting https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca
2. Applicants must complete the application process as instructed online.
3. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents have been received and accepted.
The status of documents can be found in the online portal.
4. The application, including all supporting documentation, must be submitted to SPC no later than the
application deadline of 1:00 PM EST, May 10, 2022.
5. Documents will be reviewed by Scholarship Partners Canada staff to ensure all requirements have been met.
6. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by email following processing by Universities Canada.
7. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents have been received and accepted by
visiting https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca to review their scholarship application status.
8. Award renewal and account maintenance will be conducted online.
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Supporting Documentation
The supporting documentation described below is required as part of this application. If any of these documents
are not received and accepted, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be evaluated. Universities
Canada will send a final follow-up email to the applicant on May 6, 2022 requesting any missing or incomplete
required documentation. Any applicant submitting supporting documents after this date will not receive a follow-up
email. Supporting documents must be received by SPC on or before 1:00 PM EST, May 10, 2022.
Letters of Reference
Each letter of reference must be written by separate individuals. All letters must be dated, typewritten, signed
with an original non-electronic signature and include the reference’s contact information. The person writing
the letter of reference should describe their relationship to the applicant in the letter. Reference letters must
be dated within one (1) year from the deadline date.
Letter of Reference (Academic)
One letter of reference is required to support the application and must come from an individual who is not
related to the applicant. The letter must come from a past or present teacher who knows the applicant and is
familiar with their academic history.
Letter of Reference (Other)
Two letters of reference are required to support the application and must come from two different individuals who
are not related to the applicant and must not be the same individual who provided the academic or reference. Both
letters must come from persons familiar with the applicant’s character.
Transcript
For applicants entering their first bachelor degree or first diploma program: Provide an official transcript
of the last three terms of available marks, that is, marks for the period of September 2020 to December 2021. If
the applicant was not enrolled during this time, marks for the last three available terms will be accepted. A
transcript will only be considered acceptable if it is presented on the official paper of the institution AND it bears
the appropriate signature(s) and/or seal of the institution. Home school grades will only be accepted if they
have been validated through a recognized, independent evaluation process.
For applicants already enrolled in their first bachelor degree or first diploma program: Please provide all
official transcripts of the applicant’s academic record covering all previous post-secondary studies. A transcript will
only be considered acceptable if it is presented on the official paper of the institution AND it bears the appropriate
signature(s) and/or seal of the institution.
NOTE: Recognizing the impact of COVID-19, SPC will accept unofficial transcripts- bearing the student’s name and
date - from student accounts where official transcripts are not available.
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Scholarship Program for Study in Mining Related
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Documents must be uploaded by submitting an online application or sent directly to the email address below
by 1:00 PM EST May 10, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: If any of the requirements noted above are not met, the application will be considered
incomplete. Deadline extensions will not be granted.
Contact Us
Scholarship Partners Canada
Ref: Vale Manitoba Operations Post-secondary Scholarship
Program for Study in Mining Related Disciplines
1710-350 Albert Street
Ottawa ON K1R 1B1
Tel.: (613) 563-1236
Toll free: 1-844-567-1237
Fax: (613) 563-9745
E-mail: awards@univcan.ca
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