Royal Bank of Canada Pathways Program 2026

The RBC Pathways program is open to applicants interested in a career in Banking, Business & Client Services, Capital Markets Technology, or Global Markets.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 9, 2026
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorRoyal Bank of Canada
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• Offer of Paid Employment - Join RBC Capital Markets in Global Markets or Investment Banking as a 2026 Summer Analyst; office locations include Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.
• Financial Award - Multiple awards available in the amount of C$10,000
• Networking Opportunities - Ongoing opportunities for training and exposure to the organization and industry with a peer network of driven, ambitious young professionals
• Sponsorship & Coaching - Senior leadership and summer mentor insight, support, and guidance

Requirements

Please read the following eligibility requirements and application instructions carefully before submitting; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• You are an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at a Canadian college or university
• You will graduate between December 2026 and June 2027
• You self-identify as Black and/or an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) person of Canada
• You have a strong academic record, varied extra-curricular participation, and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance upon graduation
• You are available to join a full-time summer internship program running May to August 2026
• You are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or are legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer up to and including August 2026

*This opportunity is open to eligible students from all academic programs; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) students are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To submit a complete application, please prepare the following three items as one PDF file and submit under the “resume” section of the online application system:

1. Your updated, one page PDF resume including your cumulative GPA
2. Your one page cover letter detailing your interest in a career in Investment Banking or Global Markets with RBC Capital Markets
3. Your official or unofficial academic transcripts of any post-secondary semesters completed to date, including Fall 2024 grades. If it is not possible to receive an official transcript by the application deadline, please include an unofficial transcript

For more details, visit RBC Scholarship webpage