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RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program

The RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students to complete post secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for a maximum of four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.

We award eight scholarships in two categories:

• Five are for students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry
• Three are 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.

If you think this program is for you, we welcome your application.

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Who is eligible

You are eligible to apply to the RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program if you are a Status Indian*, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Métis and meet these criteria:

• You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• You have been accepted to 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 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 expenses.

*Indian as defined in Section 2(1) of the Indian Act

How it works

You will receive up to $4,000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for a maximum of four years. To receive the full amount for all years of study, you must attend an accredited post-secondary institution, remain in the program of study we awarded the scholarship for and maintain a full-time course load and good academic standing. You will receive the first half of your scholarship at the beginning of the fall semester. And if you maintain a good academic standing, you will receive the balance in January. Please note that RBC reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time. We will honour commitments already in place if the program changes or ends.

How award recipients are selected

A committee of Aboriginal academics and RBC representatives reviews all 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 April 30 of each year. All decisions of the committee are final.

How to apply

Please send your completed application by January 31 to one of the addresses below. Do not submit more than one application per year.

Toll-free fax

1-877-272-0228

Postal mail

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
20 King Street West, 10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1C4

Application deadline is 11:59 pm EST on January 31 with deadline for supporting documents (letter of recommendation and transcript) by 11:59 pm on February 15. If selected, applicant must provide proof of her/his acceptance to university or collage and eligible status by May 31. If you cannot confirm your acceptance by May 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.

Please contact us if you would like additional information or require assistance with your application.

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Application

We're currently updating our scholarship application. Please check back with us in November.

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