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The 91�Թ� and RBC are launching a scholarship to support women and other equity-deserving groups, including Black and Indigenous students, in the emerging technology sector.

 will be selected based on academic achievement and innovative accomplishment. Six eligible third-year undergraduate students enrolled full-time at 91�Թ� will be supported with a scholarship valued at $15,000 annually over a two-year period.

“RBC was an early champion of the innovation ecosystem at the 91�Թ� and these awards are another example of how industry and academia can work together to create a culture of inclusive excellence,” said Leah Cowen, vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.

Martin Wildberger, RBC’s executive vce-president, technology and operations, said the financial institution views diversity and inclusion as an engine for innovation and is committed to removing biases and barriers. “This renewed partnership with the 91�Թ� will help support diverse talent and help create a more equitable future for the next generation of technologists,” he said.

The scholarship joins a growing network of 91�Թ� supports to advance inclusive excellence in the innovation, research and entrepreneurship realms. They include the , and the