RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program 2017
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 two to four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.
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
Eligibility
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 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 your post-secondary studies as of September 2017
- 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 Act
How to 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.
How it Works
You will receive up to $4,000 per academic year for educational and living expenses for two to four years.
To receive the full amount for all years of study, you must attend an accredited post-secondary institution, have at least two to four years remaining in your current program of study, remain in the program of study we awarded the scholarship for and maintain a full-time course load and good academic standing. RBC requests confirmation of your full course load and good academic standing at the beginning of every fall and winter semester. This confirmation will be collected in a way satisfactory to RBC. You will receive the first half of your scholarship at the beginning of the fall semester. 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 review 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.
Application Process
To be eligible, applications and supporting documents are to be received by RBC by 11:59 pm EST on February 28th, 2017. If selected, the applicant must provide proof of her/his acceptance to university or college and eligible status by July 31st, 2017. If you cannot confirm your acceptance by July 31st, 2017, 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
You can apply online on the official website. Please note that the online application is optimized for PC's. 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.
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.
Access the Printable Application (PDF)
For more information please click "Further Official Information" below.
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