WIM UK Scholarships
Women in Mining UK has partnered with University of St Andrews, Imperial College of London and The Camborne School of Mines University of Exeter Trust to deliver four exciting scholarship opportunities in 2026.
University of St Andrews
Applied Environmental Sciences MSc
This WIM UK scholarship provides tuition support for a female student to enrol in the Applied Environmental Sciences MSc at The University of St Andrews.
If you are interested in building a career in STEM, sustainability, or mining, this one is for you!
Applications close on 16th June 2026.
Imperial College London
Responsible Mining and Metals Finance MSc
This scholarship offers tuition support for the MSc in Responsible Mining and Metals Finance, a combined programme with the Imperial’s Department of Earth Science and Engineering, and Imperial Business School. Benefiting from close ties with industry, this course is ideal for graduates aiming to building a career in financial and mining sector.
Applicants must live in the UK.
Applications close on 18th June.
Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter
For several years now, Women in Mining UK and the Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter Trust have worked together to offer scholarships to exceptional aspiring women seeking careers in mining.
There are currently two scholarships available for female students enrolled to study a mining-related course at Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter.
Applications close on 2nd Aug.
To learn about what it is like studying at Camborne School of Mines, please read the blog posts written by past scholarship recipients— Sarah, Anna and Millie.
WIM UK Internships
Thank you to all who applied for WIM UK 2026 internships. All successful candidates have now been contacted.
Read the blogs written by our successful interns in previous years.
WIM Student Chapters
Women in Mining UK supports a strong network of WIM student chapters across universities in the UK, including:
University of Edinburgh
University of St Andrews
University of Leeds
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
University College London (UCL)
University of Bristol
Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter
Run entirely by the student representatives, the chapters offer technical meetings, events, and networking sessions throughout the academic year.
Student Chapters are expected to raise and maintain their funds independently, however may request funding from WIM UK to support activities such as lectures, networking events and field trips.
Please contact us if you are interested in to starting up a new student chapter at your university.
Contact us students@womeninmining.org.uk
WIM UK COMMUNITY
Women in Mining UK is a volunteer non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. Women in Mining UK offers a strong international network to progress professional goals and career aspirations and hosts numerous networking, educational and mentoring events to support personal development. Membership is free and everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or location. Sign up to be added to our mailing list.
The work we do could not be delivered without our dedicated volunteers or our fantastically supportive partners.