OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Mining Engineering with Kennecott Copper Scholarship
Four-year ABET-accredited degree in open-pit and underground mine design, geothermal drilling, and mineral separation, situated 20 miles from Bingham Canyon Mine.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.2 high school GPA with strong grades in chemistry, physics, and calculus
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Test-optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement on sustainable critical minerals extraction
- Recommendation letters
- One teacher recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- USD $6,000 annual industry scholarship from Rio Tinto Kennecott plus summer internship placements
- Application fee
- USD $55
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $9,400/year (Resident) or USD $31,800/year (Non-resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Utah documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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