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RBC Wealth Management Future Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: March 22, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time

RBC Wealth Management has established a scholarship program to encourage graduates of Anwatin Middle School to successfully complete high school and continue their education in college. The RBC Wealth Management Future Scholarship Program is part of the ongoing partnership between RBC Wealth Management and Anwatin Middle School which supports education of Anwatin Middle School students.

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Applicants to the RBC Wealth Management Future Scholarship Program must::

  • Be eighth grade students at Anwatin Middle School who intend to continue their education beyond high school.
  • Complete eighth grade at Anwatin Middle School.
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

If selected to be a recipient, to remain eligible for the program, students must:

  • Enroll in a full complement of college preparatory courses throughout their high school years (grades 9-12).
  • Meet the school’s attendance requirements.
  • Observe the school’s policy regarding chemical substance abuse.
  • Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in grade 9 and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in grades 10-12.
  • Graduate from high school and enroll in a full-time course of study leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive $1,250 award for the first year of college. One (1) award will be granted each year. The award may be used for education-related expenses in any full-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

The award is renewable up to three additional years within a five-year period from initial date of college enrollment. Renewal is contingent upon maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) in a full-time course of study.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in June.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of RBC Wealth Management. Payment is made in August of the eligible year.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

  • Academic record
  • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
  • Work experience
  • A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
  • Unusual personal or family circumstances
  • An online recommendation.

Financial need will be the primary consideration in selecting the recipient. Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of RBC  Wealth Management play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

The recipient is selected in grade 8. The award will be set aside until the recipient graduates from high
school. The progress of award recipients will be monitored through grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
  • Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information Page. Please black out all social security numbers and bank account information.

One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than March 27, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

RBC Wealth Management has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America Student Hub!

Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address provided below in the footer as safe senders in your email contact list.