Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining
The Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining supports Indigenous students in British Columbia who are pursuing post-secondary education in mining-related fields.
Established through a generous contribution from Steven Dean and Artemis Gold, the award helps students access post-secondary education and build pathways to meaningful careers and leadership opportunities in the mining industry.
The scholarship will fund four years of post-secondary education for up to five Indigenous Grade 12 students per year, initially over three cohort years starting in 2027.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Indigenous and a resident of British Columbia
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be in Grade 12 and planning to attend post-secondary education
- Have a minimum Grade 11 average of 75%
- Demonstrate financial adversity or other life challenges
- Meet program eligibility requirements through Beedie Luminaries
Eligible Areas of Study
The award supports students pursuing mining-related programs, including:
- Mining Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Economics and Management
- Other mining-related disciplines
More Than a Scholarship
In addition to financial support, recipients may have access to:
- Mentorship opportunities
- Industry experience with Artemis Gold
- Paid internship opportunities
How to Apply
Applications for the 2027 cohort opened November 2, 2026 and will close on December 14, 2026.
Beedie Luminaries offers the scholarships on behalf of Artemis Gold and the Dean family and leads the application and selection process.
For more information or to apply, please visit:
https://beedieluminaries.ca/blackwaterdeanfamily