Rio Tinto – Richard Evans Graduate Fellowships

Scholarship Overview

The Rio Tinto – Richard Evans Graduate Fellowships by way of McGill University in Canada help graduate students pursuing advanced studies in regions associated with sustainability, mining, and aid management. These fellowships intention to foster innovation and research excellence.

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. 60.40
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
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
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
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

• No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically considered during their program application.

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.

Scholarship link:
https://www.mcgill.ca/internalawards/faculty/desautels-faculty-management#:~:text=The%20Rio%20Tinto%2DRichard%20Evans,of%20Rio%20Tinto%20Alcan%20Inc.&text=Awarded%20to%20outstanding%20Master’s%20and,the%20Desautels%20Faculty%20of%20Management.

Application Link:
https://www.mcgill.ca/internalawards/faculty/desautels-faculty-management#:~:text=The%20Rio%20Tinto%2DRichard%20Evans,of%20Rio%20Tinto%20Alcan%20Inc.&text=Awarded%20to%20outstanding%20Master’s%20and,the%20Desautels%20Faculty%20of%20Management.

Application Documents

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	mbamgmt@mcgill.ca
FAQ Link	Not Available
Phone Number	Not Available

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

• Must be enrolled or admitted to a graduate-level program at an eligible university.
• Should pursue research in fields relevant to Rio Tinto’s areas of interest (e.g., mining, metallurgy, sustainability).
• Must demonstrate academic excellence in previous studies.
• Should exhibit leadership skills and research potential.
• Must meet any additional eligibility requirements specified by the hosting university or Rio Tinto.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th	Required
UG	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.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time