The RBC Bursary for Indigenous Students

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students at approved Canadian post-secondary institutions.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs financial help to cover your educational costs. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check RBC's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Winners are chosen based primarily on financial need, though the committee also looks at your grades and how you contribute to your community. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RBC how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RBC during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with RBC whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Health, Education, Social Sciences — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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