RBC Reimagine Scholarships

Provided by	RBC Royal Bank
Number Available	100
Amount	$5,000
Deadline	October 08, 2026
Type of Award	Bursary
Renewable	No
Donor	RBC Next Step Scholarships

Gender
Level of Study	High School Diploma; Certificate; Diploma; Associate; Bachelor;
Modifier	Co-op; Honours; Online; Distance; University Transfer; Apprenticeship;
Field of Study	Any Field of Study
Year of Study	All Years
Course Load	Part-time
School of Study	Any School
Region of Study	Canada
Schools Attended	Any School
Region of Residence	Canada
Academic Standing	0
Activities	n/s
Financial Need	Yes
Citizenship	Canada
Status in Canada	Permanent Resident
Automatic Consideration	No

The RBC Reimagine Scholarship will provide 100 scholarships annually valued up to $5,000 each for individuals seeking upskilling or reskilling opportunities to grow in their current career, or transition into a new field. Are you:

Exploring opportunities to upskill or reskill, but require the financial resources to start?
25 years or older and have been out of school for 3+ years?

Apply today! The RBC Reimagine Scholarships are offered from August 31, 2026 to October 8, 2026. Apply between August 31 and October 8, 2026. Please note: The RBC Reimagine Scholarship 2026 program will accept 500 submitted applications for review. If 500 applications have been submitted prior to the application deadline of 1pm on October 8, 2026, the portal will close, regardless of the date. Eligible Learning Opportunities: Your program must be at least 16 weeks long, and no more than 3 years — which means traditional 4-year bachelor degrees are not eligible. Diplomas, including Advanced or Technical Diplomas, Post-Graduate Certificates and Diplomas, CEGEP technical programs, and even Master's programs are eligible for an RBC Reimagine Scholarship. Professional career certifications are also eligible: programs like Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), trades certifications, and more. Canadian credentialling programs, for people with credentials earned outside Canada, are also eligible. Micro-credentials may be accepted if they're part of a stackable series, and have a total duration of at least 40 instructional hours. Any program or credential you choose must be provided by a recognized Canadian institution, and either upcoming, or still in progress when you apply for an RBC Reimagine Scholarship. You are eligible if you

Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or have proof of status as a Protected Person or Convention Refugee from Immigration and Citizenship Canada (claimants are not eligible)
Are an adult learner aged 25 or older
Have been out of school for 3+ years
Are active in the workforce or seeking employment (not retired)
Require financial assistance to pursue your learning opportunity
Are entering or enrolled in part-time or full-time studies

Your course must:

have a duration of at least 16 weeks and no longer than 3 years, whether pursued part-time or full-time
Be provided by a Canadian education institution which has recognized provincial degree/diploma-granting powers, or their affiliates (e.g., vocational schools, colleges, universities)
Be upcoming or still in progress when you apply

We will not support:

Programs exceeding three years in duration, such as 4-year undergraduate degrees or professional degrees, Doctoral programs, or 2-year pre-university DEC (Diplôme d’études collégiales) programs
Any type of preparatory year program
Single-course micro-credentials or standalone modules that do not form part of a broader stackable pathway
Online platforms such as Coursera, Udemy or LinkedIn Learning

All RBC scholarships are administered by Universities Canada.

Contact Name	Scholarship Admin
Phone	613-563-1236
E-mail	[email protected]
Application Address	https://www.rbc.com/scholarships

Monday, August 31, 2026

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