Hydrometallurgy Lucy Rosato Undergraduate Scholarship
2026 Recipients
Brynn Elizabeth Miller
University of Toronto
For outstanding accomplishments in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in hydrometallurgy.
Brynn Elizabeth Miller has completed her third year in Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto. In May 2025, she began her 16-month Co-Op placement with the Hydrometallurgy Group at Vale Base Metals. During this placement, she has participated in projects focused on process optimization, plant safety, and environmental risk management through laboratory testing, plant trials, and data analysis. The work term has enabled Brynn to develop a deeper understanding of metallurgical processing and appreciate the importance of this industry.
In September, Brynn will begin a fourth-year thesis focused on the recovery of critical minerals from waste streams using hydrometallurgical processing. She is also interested in graduate studies to strengthen her technical knowledge in the field. Brynn intends to pursue a career in hydrometallurgy and hopes to contribute to the sustainable and responsible production of metals needed for emerging technologies.
| 2025 – Rebecca Randall | 2024 – Victoria Anson, McGill University |
| 2023 – Jessica Rudd, Laurentian University | 2022 – Audrey Scanlan, Carleton University |
| 2022 – Julia Twinney, Queen’s University | 2021 – Susanna Zhang, Queen’s University |
| 2020 – Jasmine-Sophie Papineau-de Montigny, Ecole Polytechnique | 2019 – Ellie McLeod, University of Victoria |
| 2018 – Chenbo Xu, University of Toronto | 2017 – Sahar Ayaz, University of Toronto |
| 2016 – Emma Dodds, UBC | 2015 – Caitlyn McKinley, Queen’s University |
| 2014 – Shelby Pottle, Dalhousie University | 2013 – Sarah Ingram, Queen’s University |
Purpose of the Scholarship
For her contributions to the field of hydrometallurgy, she received the Sherritt Hydrometallurgy Award in 1993, the only woman recipient in the award’s history to that date. Amongst her many technical achievements, she played a key role in the development and implementation of the Jarofix process which received the Xstrata Innovation Award in 2003. She authored numerous papers, co-authored several patents and chaired conferences in hydrometallurgy and electrochemistry. In the mid 1990’s Lucy Rosato became Technical Director of the CEZinc refinery, Valleyfield Quebec Canada and in 2002 became President and CEO of the Noranda Income Fund with direct responsibility for CEZinc. She became the first woman to be named General Manager of a Noranda metallurgical plant, and of any zinc plant world-wide. Her personal touch and sense of humour made her a unique and natural leader.
Lucy Rosato left an indelible mark in the minds and hearts of all those who were fortunate to have known and worked with her. In particular, she inspired and mentored other women to seek advancement in the challenging world of metallurgy.
Scholarship Terms
In memory of Lucy Rosato and as a tribute to her significant contributions, the Hydrometallurgy Section has established a one-year scholarship of $5,000 for a female 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student enrolled full-time in any science and/or engineering program at a Canadian university, who intends to work in the field of hydrometallurgy, mining, or environment.Â
In addition to the cash award, we award one free registration for the conference at which we present the scholarship, plus free admission to the social events we sponsor at that conference.
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for this scholarship if you are a female who has: Passion for hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Achievement in science and/or engineering relating to hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Demonstrated community accomplishments.
The selection process is managed by the Hydrometallurgy Section’s Scholarships sub-committee, which reports to the Education Chair. No formal application forms are used. To apply, submit a written application in English or French, including the following documentation to the CIM MetSoc Hydrometallurgy Section Scholarship sub-committee:
- Student Statement – A brief (maximum 2 pages) statement explaining: Your career objectives in hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Your educational objectives. How this scholarship would help you attain your objectives. Why you want to work in the field of hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. How you intend to maintain involvement with the hydrometallurgical industry or research community. Include relevant referees who can be contacted to support your application, should the sub-committee wish to do so.
- Student Résumé – Indicate internships, work and/or co-op experience, academic courses and projects related to your area of study. Extracurricular activities should be highlighted as an important aspect of your application.
- Official Transcript –Â Request and submit one original transcript to date from your school.
- Two Recommendation Letters –Â The recommendation letters can be from faculty, employers, teachers, coaches, etc., with at least one written by a faculty member acquainted with your academic performance.
- Applicants of the Lucy Rosato Scholarships are automatically enrolled in the Hydrometallurgical Undergraduate Scholarships IF a student statement letter is supplied:
- 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.
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
The application deadline is February 10, 2026
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The scholarship application program is closed for 2026.
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