The RBC Ignite Scholarship will award 500 scholarships annually valued up to $1,500 each to help youth access new skills and training.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- 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)
- Between 16-20 years old when you apply
Apply online.
Application Periods:
Cycle 1: January 27 – March 31
Cycle 2: June 23 – October 1
Please note: The first cycle of the RBC Ignite Scholarship 2026 program may close early if all available funds are awarded before the deadline of 1pm on March 31st, 2026.
The second cycle of the RBC Ignite Scholarship 2026 program may close early if all available funds are awarded before the deadline of 1pm on October 1st, 2026.
Your course must:
- Be 12 months in length or less
- Take place between June 23 and December 10, 2026
- Be upcoming or still in progress when you apply
- Be offered in Canada (in-person, online, or in a hybrid format)
- Provided by a school or course provider that is registered in Canada. You may be asked to submit an HST number