We recently announced the recipients of the 2024 IAMGOLD scholarships, that were awarded through the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund: Arielle Girard and Magnus Roland Marun. Now it’s time to learn more about both awardees!

The scholarship fund is designed to support the development of the next generation of mining professionals and encourage more diversity and inclusion in the mining industry. Each IAMGOLD scholarship recipient received $5,000.

“IAMGOLD has participated in the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund since its inception in 2018, and we’re proud to once again grant two remarkable students with a $5,000 scholarship each. Arielle’s and Magnus’ field experiences, coupled with their passion for the mining industry, reflect a bring future for the industry and remind us of the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders.”  

Kelly Silva, Sr. Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

About the Recipients

Arielle Girard, Laval University, Québec

IAMGOLD Women in Mining Scholarship

Arielle is a fourth-year mining engineering student at Laval University, in Québec. She has completed three internships in both underground and open-pit mines, which has given her valuable experience in the mining industry. Besides her studies, she is active as the Vice President of Communications for the student's association of mining and mineral engineering and as co-captain of Laval University’s Canadian Mining Games team.

Arielle looks forward to graduating and starting her career in mining because this essential industry offers great challenges and opportunities. She loves teamwork and collaboration and believes the mining industry is a place where she can make a significant impact and grow professionally, all while respecting the environment, supporting communities, and prioritizing safety.

Magnus Roland Marun, University of Toronto, Ontario

IAMGOLD Equity & Opportunity Scholarship

Magnus is passionate about understanding earth systems, natural resources, and the critical role mineral exploration and mining play in building a sustainable future economy. Studying geoscience, the environment, and geospatial data, Magnus has come to appreciate that mining lies at the intersection of his research and scientific skills as well as his drive to make the world a better, more prosperous place.

Field work during his degree has opened Magnus’ eyes to new places, ideas and ways of finding and developing critical mineral resources in the context of increasingly unstable ecosystems and global warming. Magnus is excited for a future in natural resources that prioritizes low environmental impacts alongside high value outcomes and feels prepared as a geoscientist to contribute meaningfully to this evolving industry.

About the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund

The Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund is a not-for-profit organization that helps fund and promote mining and mining-related education to Canada’s next generation of mining leaders. The scholarships are directly granted to the recipients. Close to $200,000 will be awarded through the fund in 2024. IAMGOLD has participated in the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund since its inception in 2018.