RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards Program

Value: Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.
Number offered: 10
Eligibility: RBC awards 10 scholarships in two categories:
  • For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
  • For students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry
We also consider scholarship recipients who are interested in careers in financial services for summer and post-graduate employment.

You are eligible to apply to the RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program if you are a Status Indian*, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Metis and meet these criteria:
  • You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
  • You have applied or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
  • You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma
  • You have at least two years remaining in post-secondary academic program as of September 2014
  • You require financial assistance to pursue your education

If you are already receiving partial funding from other sources, you may still apply to the RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program to cover additional educational and living expenses.

*Indian as defined in Section 2(1) of the Indian ActA committee of Aboriginal academics and RBC representatives reviews all completed applications and makes the final selection of the award recipients primarily based on personal and academic achievements and individual financial need. Successful applicants are notified of the committee's decision by May 30 of each year. All decisions of the committee are final.
Donor: RBC Royal Bank
Apply: Applications and supporting documents are to be received by RBC by 11:59 pm EST on February 28th, of each year. If selected, the applicant must provide proof of her/his acceptance to university or college and eligible status by July 31.

If you cannot confirm your acceptance by July 31, RBC reserves the right to disqualify you for that academic year and to select another applicant. You may reapply for the following academic year.

Completed application package must contain:
  • FULLY completed application form
  • COPY of your most current transcript
  • LETTER of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or member of your community.

Please do not submit more than one application per year.

3 Ways to apply:
  • Toll-Free Fax
    1-866-626-3358
  • Canada Post Mail
    RBC Aboriginal Student Awards
    C/O Aboriginal Link
    PO Box 50058, 17-2595 Main Street
    Winnipeg, MB
    R2V 4W3
  • Online
    Apply Online Now! Please note that the online application is optimized for PCs. It is recommended that Mac users use the printable PDF below and submit via fax or postal mail at one of the addresses indicated above.

    Access the Printable Application (PDF)

Please contact us at the following email address if you have questions about the program.
aboriginalstudentawards@rbc.com

To ensure security of personal information we will not be accepting application forms via this e-mail address.
Deadline: February 28