You may qualify to win an RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians provided you meet the following basic eligibility criteria:
You must be a student who:
Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Was born outside of Canada
Is in your graduating year of a Canadian high school or CEGEP, and who intends to enrol or enter an accredited Canadian college or university as a full-time student in Fall 2009
Has achieved at least a 70% average in your previous year of study
You need to be enrolled as a full time student
Please note that employees of Royal Bank of Canada or any of its affiliated companies, and members of their immediate families are not eligible for the RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians.
The application itself is divided into three sections:
Contact & Citizenship Details
Requires you to provide basic contact details, including your email address, phone number, mailing address, etc.
Requires you to provide information about your citizenship status, place of birth and year of arrival in Canada.
Education & Activities
Requires you to provide information on your current school, grade average, extracurricular activities and future educational plans.
Canada & Immigration
Requires you to answer questions detailing your personal experience and thoughts on the impact of immigration in Canada.
For complete details, print the Application Checklist. It’s got everything you need to apply, including pointers and tips for filling in the online application.
