To be awarded on the basis of academic standing, preference is given to International students students entering First Year of Mineral Engineering. If there are no suitable candidates in the MIneral Program, the award can be granted to International students students entering First Year of any undergraduate program in the Faculty. The awards (two on admission) are renewable in the Second Year (for students admitted to Mineral Engineering) provided honours standing is maintained at the end of the First Year and that the candidates proceed to the Second Year of Mineral Engineering