IMII unveils 2024/2025 iMpowered scholarship recipients
Empowering future leaders in the minerals industry
The IMII, on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, The Mosaic Company and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the recipients of its iMpowered scholarship – thirteen students are receiving scholarships totaling $125,000.
The iMpowered scholarship recipients for the 2024/2025 academic year are:
- Whitney Kohlen, Geological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Brittany Wahobin, Geological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Shruti Kaur, Computer Science and Statistics, University of Saskatchewan
- Isabella Hatley, Geolgical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Jade Saunders, Geological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Martin Molina, Chemical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Mila Szautner, Geological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan
- Ruben Corlan, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Ahmed Badawy, Mining Engineering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Conrad Charles, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Felipe Galeano, Mining Engingeering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Abigail Asiri, Mining Engineering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Wilbur Dulce, Mining Engineering Technology, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
“This marks the sixth year of the iMpowered Scholarships, which is part of our commitment to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve,” says Al Shpyth, executive director of IMII. “This year’s recipients embody that commitment and highlight the variety of educational paths leading to careers in the minerals industry.”
“Their diverse backgrounds also resonate with our province’s motto: ‘Strength in Diversity,’” he added.
The iMpowered scholarship supports women, Indigenous students, mature students, and new immigrants on their education journey towards a career in the minerals industry in Saskatchewan. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a program that is related to the minerals industry at one of IMII’s member post-secondary institutions and intend to seek a career in the minerals industry. The iMpowered scholarship is part of a multi-year commitment to help build a diverse, inclusive, and qualified workforce for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients, we’re proud to support your goals through this scholarship!
