Ever considered working in Minnesota's mining industry? The newly created Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship might be just what you're looking for. Use this $4000 scholarship to pay for your degree in mining, engineering or geology and you could be on your way to a great career in a well paying, local job. If you have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and want to become a mining engineer or mineralogist, put in an application for this scholarship at dsacommunityfoundation.com by the January 15th deadline to be in the running. .