Oyu Tolgoi Supports More Than 1,500 Students Through Scholarship Programmes
Highlights:
- Sixty students have been selected for Oyu Tolgoi’s 2026–2027 Domestic Scholarship Programme and will receive tuition fees, living expenses, and dormitory accommodation costs.
- This year’s scholarship is aimed at supporting students pursuing high-demand disciplines of study such as geology, mining, engineering, data science, and environmental sciences, while contributing to the development of the industry’s future workforce.
- Committed to nurturing Mongolia’s future skilled professionals, Oyu Tolgoi has invested MNT 5.4 billion in the education of more than 1,500 students over the past 15 years.
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Sixty outstanding students selected for the Oyu Tolgoi’s Domestic Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year have officially received their scholarship certificates.
The scholarship package includes:
- 100% tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Accommodation support for students from rural areas.
Since 2011, Oyu Tolgoi has provided a total of MNT 5.4 billion in scholarships to 1,514 students (cumulative count), supporting their studies at universities and higher education institutions both in Mongolia and abroad.
Speaking at the certificate award ceremony, Lori Irwin, General Manager People and Organisation at Oyu Tolgoi, said:
“This year marks the 15th anniversary of Oyu Tolgoi’s Domestic Scholarship Programme. I was actually a scholarship recipient many years ago. And I know that while it provides practical financial assistance, it also does so much more. It is a valuable investment which opens doors, gives you an opportunity to test yourself, and gives you an opportunity to give back to your communities. Work hard, stay curious, know that this is just the first step in what can be incredible careers but also real contributions to the future of Mongolia.”
Supporting High-Demand Fields of Study
This year’s scholarship recipients are pursuing degrees in disciplines that are in high demand within the mining industry, including mining engineering, electrical engineering, geology, geotechnical engineering, data science, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, ventilation engineering, and mineral processing.
The scholarship recipients include:
- 30 students selected through the Domestic Scholarship Programme, which has been running since 2011;
- 30 students were selected under the scholarship programme for employees’ children, which was launched as part of the Collective Agreement between Oyu Tolgoi and its two trade union committees in 2024.
A Range of Programmes Supporting Youth Development
In addition to its Domestic Scholarship Programme, Oyu Tolgoi supports young people through a range of educational and development initiatives, including:
- International Scholarship Programme: Provides financial support to students pursuing mining-related studies at leading universities around the world.
- Gobi Oyu Scholarship Programme: Funded through the Gobi Oyu Development Support Fund, this programme provides tuition scholarships to students from Umnugovi province who are studying in fields that address local workforce and development needs
- Graduate Development Programme: A two-year programme that enables recent graduates to develop professional and tchnical capabilities, work in areas aligned with their interests, and receive guidance from experienced professionals, mentors, and coaches as they shape their careers.
- Student Internship Programme: Offers paid internship opportunities that allow students to gain practical experience in their chosen fields of study.
Investment in the education and development of young people lays the foundation for a country’s long-term growth and prosperity. Through its scholarship and development programmes, Oyu Tolgoi is helping hundreds of young people access quality education, build valuable skills, and pursue the futures they aspire to create.