Education has the power to change lives, but for too many bright, driven students, cost gets in the way of pursuing it. We believe finances shouldn't decide who gets to go further. That's why we're here.
Applications for Cohort 2027 are now OPEN! Apply by Monday, December 14th at 1:00PM (PCT). Please review the 2027 Program Guidelines prior to starting your application.
Artemis Gold Inc. (TSXV: ARTG) (“Artemis Gold” or the “Company”) and Mr. Steven Dean are pleased to announce the Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining, a new scholarship that will fund four years of post secondary education in fields related to the mining industry for up to five Indigenous Grade 12 students per year, initially over three cohort years starting in 2027.
“One of my goals while developing and now operating the Blackwater Mine has been to make meaningful efforts towards reconciliation and create generational opportunities, particularly for youth, in Indigenous communities. We have made good progress through our relationships with our Indigenous partners and the benefits they are realizing from the mine, and now we are extending our efforts with the introduction of the Blackwater Dean Family Indigenous Award in Mining. By funding scholarships for Indigenous students, it is the intent of both my family and Artemis Gold to contribute to the development of the next generation of Indigenous mining leaders,” said Steven Dean, Founder and Executive Chair, Artemis Gold.
In addition to funding, successful applicants may also have access to mentorship and internship opportunities with Artemis Gold.
Beedie Luminaries will offer the scholarships on behalf of Artemis Gold and the Dean family and lead the application and selection process, as well as provide student wrap-around support offered in connection with the award.
Students are required to attend a public post-secondary school in British Columbia. All efforts will be made to select candidates from the Blackwater Mine region.
The scholarship application window for the first cohort opens November 2, 2026, and will close on December 14, 2026.
