$1,500 RBC Youth Ignite Scholarship

The RBC Ignite Scholarship is part of the RBC Next Step Scholarships, designed to support Canadian youth at different stages of their learning journey. Ignite specifically targets youth aged 16–20 who are pursuing short courses, certifications, or vocational training to prepare for their first job.

Applicants can apply for courses 12 months or less, offered by registered Canadian providers (in‑person, online, or hybrid).

Benefits

• Up to 500 scholarships available in 2026
• Award amounts: CAD $250, $500, $1,000, or $1,500 depending on course cost and supporting documents
• Recognition and support from RBC and Universities Canada

• Age 16–20
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (refugees eligible; claimants not)
• Enrolled in or planning to take a short course (≤12 months) between January 27 – December 10, 2026
• Course must be offered by a registered Canadian provider
• Not eligible: bachelor’s degrees, diplomas longer than one year, multi‑year apprenticeships, online platforms (Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning), private lessons/tutoring
• RBC employees and dependents are not eligible
• In high school
• In college or university
• Looking for my next step