Rio Tinto – Richard Evans Graduate Fellowships

Scholarship Overview

Awarded to outstanding Master’s and Doctoral students in the Faculty of Engineering and in the Desautels Faculty of Management. The fellowships are open to all Master’s students studying in any engineering program or management degree program that may be applicable to the mining and metals industry and to Ph.D. students pursuing studies directly related to mining and metallurgy, including industrial operations, environmental and mechanical engineering, materials sciences, operations and technology management, and sustainable development.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Master of Business Administration: Offered to any Masters student in a management degree program that may be applicable to the mining and metals industry
• Doctor of Philosophy students pursuing studies directly related to mining and metallurgy, including industrial operations, operations and technology management, and sustainable development

 

Scholarship amount details

An amount of $20,000 will be awarded.
The amount is non-renewable.
Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 61.33 (last updated 7th December 2023).
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdomraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• LOR: Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have been directly responsible for evaluating their work performance and potential
• Essay: Write an essay and upload (500-word limit per question)
• Those selected should embody the leadership values of personal responsibility, integrity, accountability, and mutual respect

Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcripts	Required
Essay	Required
LOR	Required
CV	Required
Extra curricular activities	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	mbamgmt@mcgillca
FAQ Link	Not Available
Phone Number	Not Available

Additional Information:
Those selected should embody the leadership values of personal responsibility, integrity, accountability and mutual respect.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree is required
• GMAT/ GRE: Required but cut-off not mentioned
• English Language Proficiency:
  • IELTS: A score of 70 is required with a minimum of 70 in each category
  • TOEFL: A score of 100 is required with a minimum of 20 in each category
• Selected applicants will be invited for the interview which is conducted by Skype for international
• Preference will be given to the following candidates:
  • Preference will be given to students with financial needs, those from developing countries, and those who have lived and/or worked in remote regions

Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 100)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 7)
GRE	Required
GMAT	Required
12	Required
UG	Required
Work Experience	Required (minimum 2 years)
Interview	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education and bachelors degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, English language proficiency scores, CV, LOR, GRE, GMAT.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time