Promotion details
Canadian students can enter the Full Ride contest through the Student Life Network and CIBC route before December 31, 2026. Check that the eligible area matches where you live (Canada). Review the deadline (December 31, 2026) before starting the entry process. The prize details should be read together with any limits, taxes, fulfilment steps or claim deadlines in the rules.
Who can enter
- Be a legal resident of Canada and meet the published age/student requirements.
- Be a current registered student in good standing at an eligible Canadian university, college, CEGEP or high school.
- Create or have an active Student Life Network account.
- Complete one of the qualifying actions described by CIBC and the official contest rules.
How to enter
- Read the CIBC Student Life Network contest page and the linked contest rules.
- Create or log in to a Student Life Network account with accurate information.
- Open an eligible CIBC student product during the contest period or use the referral route if already eligible.
- Keep contact details current for the January 2027 draw and potential winner verification.
Important details
International students studying in Canada may be eligible, but the banking/product route and age or guardian-permission rules still matter.
- The public CIBC page says the Full Ride contest runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
- The grand prize is a CAD $35,000 cheque made payable to the confirmed winner.
- The selected participant must answer a Canadian skill-testing question and complete verification steps before confirmation.
Eligibility and entry route
Before entering, confirm each basic requirement. Be a legal resident of Canada and meet the published age/student requirements. Be a current registered student in good standing at an eligible Canadian university, college, CEGEP or high school. Create or have an active Student Life Network account. Complete one of the qualifying actions described by CIBC and the official contest rules.
Prize, deadline and claim details
The prize is a cheque, but the participant must satisfy both the student eligibility rule and the entry route described by Student Life Network and CIBC. International students studying in Canada may be eligible, but the banking/product route and age or guardian-permission rules still matter. The public CIBC page says the Full Ride contest runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The grand prize is a CAD $35,000 cheque made payable to the confirmed winner.
Questions about this promotion
When does the Full Ride contest end?
The public CIBC page lists the contest as open from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
How much is the prize?
The grand prize is a CAD $35,000 cheque.
Who is the contest aimed at?
It is aimed at eligible students in Canada, including students in high school, CEGEP, college or university who meet the rules.
Can international students studying in Canada enter?
The CIBC student page says international students studying in Canada are eligible for a chance to win, but they should check the product and contest requirements.
Official source
Before entering, check the sponsor’s official rules. They control deadlines, eligibility, prize restrictions and fulfilment details.