Hydrometallurgy John E. Dutrizac, Fathi Habashi and Henry Salomon de Friedberg Undergraduate Scholarships
2024 Recipients
JOHN E. DUTRIZAC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Brianna Hillier
Memorial University
FATHI HABASHI UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Orissa Ghai
Queen's University
Orissa is a 4th year mining engineering student at Queen’s University with a specialization in mineral processing. She is currently on a 12-month professional internship with Teck Resources in the Elk Valley as a mining and project engineer. Orissa is passionate about supporting the industry’s push towards a more sustainable future and the global energy transition. She is particularly interested in the advancement of extractive techniques for critical minerals such as copper and hopes to further explore the field of hydrometallurgy throughout her career. In her free time, Orissa enjoys swimming, playing tennis, and baking.
HENRY SALOMON DE FRIEDBERG UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Vincent Verbaan
Queen's University
Before 2020 we offered two Hydrometallurgy scholarships. In 2020 these were renamed. As of 2024, we offered three scholarships.
| 2023 – Dutrizac Scholarship: William Slaney, Memorial University – Habashi Scholarship: Jilai Zhang, University of Toronto |
| 2022 – Dutrizac Scholarship: Julia Twinney, Queen’s University – Habashi Scholarship: Audrey Scanlan, Carleton University |
| 2021 – Dutrizac Scholarship: Brendan Hubert, Queens University – Habashi Scholarship: Andre Santoso, University of Montreal |
| 2020 – Dutrizac Scholarship: Andrew Borschnek, Queen’s University – Habashi Scholarship: Ahmed Kabil, University of Toronto |
| 2019 – Jungwoon Lee of Queen’s University, and Adrian Singer of McGill University |
| 2018 – Carter Senis of Queen’s University, and William Dixon of McGill University |
| 2017 – Chenbo Xu of the University of Toronto, and William Courchesne of McGill University |
| 2016 – James Cruikshanks of Queen’s University |
| 2015 – Justin Riggio of McGill University |
| 2014 – Cooper Meadows of the University of Saskatchewan, and Cameron Hill of McGill University |
| 2013 – Jonathan Leung and Raphael Soldi-Giribaldi, both of the University of Toronto |
| 2012 – Corinne Nicole Smith and David Clive Elliott, both of Memorial University |
| 2011 – Sara Fitzel of the University of Alberta and Jordan Zampini at McGill University. |
Purpose of the Scholarship
To encourage undergraduate students at Canadian universities to enter the engineering field and science discipline of hydrometallurgy, the Hydrometallurgy Section offers three scholarships:
JOHN E. DUTRIZAC SCHOLARSHIP
FATHI HABASHI SCHOLARSHIP
HENRY SALOMON DE FRIEDBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Henry began his journey with Teck as an Engineer in Training at Teck’s Trail Operations. During his time in Trail Henry assisted in the start-up of various plants, including Zinc Pressure Leach, the Copper Products Plant, and the KIVCET lead furnace which was essential to the long-term success of the operation. Starting in 1996 Henry took a position at Quebrada Blanca in Chile where he was involved in the successful commissioning of the first large-scale secondary sulphide heap leach operation. After 5-years he moved back to Trail for several years before joining CESL in Richmond in 2007 where he worked until his retirement in 2016.
Henry was passionate about his work and metallurgy. This passion helped him foster innovation in the workplace, increase fundamental understanding and support the development of metallurgists through his ties to UBC. He was a mentor to many. Henry’s expertise and love of learning supported numerous staff and other Teck projects during his career. Henry’s expertise supported numerous projects during his career, and his passion for development of metallurgists left an impactful legacy.
Scholarship Terms
In 2020, in memory of John Dutrizac and to encourage undergraduate students at Canadian universities to enter the discipline of hydrometallurgy, the Hydrometallurgy Section has instituted the John E. Dutrizac Scholarship of $2,500 annually.
In 2020, in recognition of Fathi Habashi and to encourage undergraduate students at Canadian universities to enter the discipline of hydrometallurgy, the Hydrometallurgy Section has instituted the Fathi Habashi Scholarship of $2,500 annually.
In 2024, in recognition of Henry Salomon de Friedberg and to encourage undergraduate students at Canadian universities who are passionate about metallurgy, are analytical, and intend to work in the field of mining or metallurgy, to enter the discipline of hydrometallurgy, the Hydrometallurgy Section has instituted the Henry Salomon de Friedberg Scholarship of $2,500 annually.
In addition to the cash award mentioned for each award or scholarship, we award one free registration for the conference at which we present the award or scholarship, plus free admission to the social events we sponsor at that conference.
Eligibility
Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be a full-time students at a Canadian University in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th (final) year of a program at the undergraduate level and intend to work or carry out research in a field of science and engineering with relevance to hydrometallurgy. CIM student membership is not required but CIM members may be given preference over non-members. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Resident students; however, International students attending a recognized Canadian educational institution are welcome to apply. Awarding of these scholarship will be based upon applicants’ academic achievements and motivation in the field of science and engineering with relevance to hydrometallurgy. Consideration will be given to the applicant’s past work experiences and extracurricular activities.
No formal application forms are given. The applicant is requested to submit a written application in English or French, including the following documentation to the CIM MetSoc Hydrometallurgy Section Scholarship Committee:
- Student Statement Letter – Prepare a maximum 200-word statement explaining: Applicant’s career objectives in hydrometallurgy Applicant’s educational objectives How this scholarship would help the applicant attain the above objectives Why the applicant wants to work in the field of hydrometallurgy and how he/she will maintain involvement with the hydrometallurgical industry or research community. The Committee reserves the right to contact the reference persons provided by the scholarship applicants.
- Student Resume – Indicate internships, work and/or co-op experience, academic courses and projects related to the applicant’s intended area of study in college or university. Extracurricular activities should be highlighted as an important aspect of the application.
- Official Transcript – Request and submit one original transcript to date from the applicant’s school(s).
- Name, title and contact information for 2 reference persons – The referees could be faculties, employers, teachers, coaches, etc. At least one referee should be familiar with the applicant’s academic performance. The Committee reserves the right to contact the reference persons provided by the scholarship applicants.
- Applicants of the Lucy Rosato Scholarships are automatically enrolled in the Hydrometallurgical Undergraduate Scholarships.
Submit your application
Email your application package to Georgios Kolliopoulos and Ramanpal Saini, Chairs of Student Support at: Georgios.Kolliopoulos@gmn.ulaval.ca and ramanpal.saini@vale.com
Application deadline: February 10, 2025
The scholarship application program is closed for 2024.
