RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program

The RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community. 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.

RBC awards ten scholarships in two categories:

A) For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry

B) 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.

Who Is Eligible?

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

A) You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada

B) You have applied or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada

C) You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma

D) You have at least two years remaining in post-secondary studies as of September 2021

E) You require financial assistance to pursue your education