Moscow, 14 February 2025 — Nornickel announces a major expansion of its corporate scholarship program to support young talent and students by increasing the number of participating educational institutions. The program now includes new educational partners: the Norilsk College of Industrial Technologies and Service and the Taimyr College. Additionally, scholarships are now available to students of the Professionalitet project (Industry-partnered training program) at Monchegorsk Polytechnic College and Pechenga Polytechnic College, as well as participants in the Polar College program. These initiatives, similar to the existing Profstart program, allow students to sign targeted training agreements and receive financial support from the Company.

Daria Kryachkova, Nornickel’s Vice President for HR Policy, commented: “Last year, we significantly revised our approach to scholarships. The Company regularly increases employee salaries, so it is a logical step to extend similar support to our future workforce — high-achieving students who have decided to join Nornickel after graduation. It is crucial for us to support talented young people, show them the prospects for growth, development, and a high quality of life in our northern cities and, of course, within the Company. That is why we have extended the scholarship program to include college students.”

**Nornickel’s Career Day at the Siberian Federal University. March 2024**

The updated scholarship format is designed for students who demonstrate strong academic performance (grades ‘good’ and ‘excellent’), have no academic arrears, show a clear interest in a career in the industry, and are committed to joining the Nornickel team upon graduation.

For students of the Norilsk College of Industrial Technologies and Service, the monthly scholarship ranges from RUB 7,000 for first-year students to RUB 15,000 for those with a targeted training agreement (all amounts are pre-tax).

For participants of the Polar College program and the Professionalitet project, the monthly scholarship is RUB 5,000. There is also good news for university students in the Profstart program, with their monthly scholarship increased to RUB 7,000.

Students wishing to apply for the scholarship must prepare and submit a package of documents by 10 September 2025. Documents should be submitted to the designated contact person at their educational institution. Participants in the Profstart and Polar College programs should submit their applications to their Nornickel program coordinator.

This initiative is just one part of Nornickel’s comprehensive youth engagement strategy. The Company regularly runs career guidance and educational projects, offers paid internships for engineering students through its Profstart program, develops programs for future industry leaders, organizes Company Days at educational institutions, and participates in specialized forums to introduce future specialists to the wide-ranging opportunities in the metals and mining industry. Nornickel offers young professionals an extensive social benefits package, career development tracks in management, project-based, and expert roles, as well as relocation assistance and housing for candidates from other cities.

Nornickel expands student support program