The Bougainville Copper Foundation (BCF) continues to provide scholarships for local tertiary students. The number of scholarships awarded remains constrained due to program limitations, however, since 1997 the BCF, which is a subsidiary of BCL, has assisted more than 1,200 students. In 2025, 20 scholarships were awarded to students in undergraduate courses at tertiary institutions within PNG.
Ivor Tsika advanced his studies through the support of the BCF