RBC Scholarship in Data Science

The Scholarship

Awarded annually to students in Year 3 of a Computer Science, Data Sciences, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, or Physics program within Western Science or in Year 4 of a combined BSc/HBA degree in one of these disciplines based on academic achievement and an interest in pursuing a career in big data, data science, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics.

Students will be required to complete an application form in accordance with the deadline announced annually by Science (approx. September 30). A limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate in an interview. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or eligible to work in Canada.

A selection committee made up of representatives from the Faculty of Science will short list applicants for the scholarship. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by a representative of the Sponsor, a member of Undergraduate Services and the Director of the Computer and Data Science Programs or designate. Final selection of recipients will be made by the Faculty of Science.

Recipients will have an opportunity to interview for a work term or internship with the Sponsor in a technology position. Students are not guaranteed a work term or internship with the Sponsor. An offer of full-time employment with the Sponsor may also be extended pending successful completion of the program and work term, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. A recipient is not obligated to participate in the work term or accept employment with the Sponsor following graduation to receive or retain the scholarship.

Recognition:

This scholarship was established by RBC to promote and encourage students in STEM to pursue technology careers in banking.

Value:

5 scholarships of $15,000 each, annually for the 2024-2025 to 2027-2028 academic years inclusive.