Supporting The Future of Our Industry
The WIM-MB Academic Advancement Award is a monetary bursary awarded annually in the Fall term to two (2) post secondary students pursing future careers in the mining & mineral exploration Industry.
One student recipient is annually & generously sponsored by our industry partner Rodren Drilling
Opening date: September 14, 2026
Closing date: October 23, 2026
Applications for 2026 are now open. See below for full eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Recipients
Current Recipients
2026 – TBA
Past Recipients
2025 – Jessica Kristof (University of Manitoba Geology) & Dante Bellisario (University of Manitoba Geophysics)
2024 – Gina Bilic (University of Manitoba Geophysics) & Tyler Wong (University of Manitoba Geology)
2023 – Carlee Leduc-Bewely (Brandon University Geology)
2022 – Djelika Daouda dite Tanti Sogoba (University of Manitoba Geology)
2021 – Max Schrekenbach (University of Manitoba Geology)
2020 – Serena Komonko (University of Manitoba Geology)
