NPFBF Bursary Program

1. Four bursaries per Region. If there are no qualified applicants in a Region in any specific year, then no bursary will be awarded for that year.
2. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted to a post-secondary institution (ie, university, college or polytechnical institute) in a field in or related to public safety prior to the bursary being awarded;
3. The applicant must live in the Region from which they are applying;
4. The applicant must write an essay of between 500 and 750 words explaining how they made their community a better place in which to live. The applicant must demonstrate their involvement in extra-curricular activities, such as sports, music, dance, volunteerism, and how they have shown leadership in these areas to improve their community.
5. Applicants cannot be the children of any National Police Federation salaried employee. This does not include children of Local Area Representatives (LARs).
6. Bursaries will be reviewed and awarded by a selection committee consisting of Directors and staff of the Benevolent Foundation.
7. Those applying must complete and submit their application by mail or email the Benevolent Foundation bursary application form and attach their essay. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

1. One bursary to be awarded nationally per year – if there are no qualified applicants in a given year, the bursary will not be awarded for that year;
2. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted to a post-secondary institution (i.e. university, college or polytechnical institute) in a field in or related to public safety prior to the scholarship being awarded;
3. The applicant must write an essay of between 750 and 1000 words explaining how they have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, compassion and support for their community;
4. Applicants cannot be the children of any National Police Federation salaried employee. This does not include children of Local Area Representatives (LARs).
5. Bursaries will be reviewed and awarded by a selection committee consisting of Directors and staff of the Benevolent Foundation.
6. Those applying must complete and submit their application by mail or email the Benevolent Foundation bursary application form and attach their essay. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

1. One bursary to be awarded nationally per year – if there are no qualified applicants in a given year, the bursary will not be awarded for that year; 
2. The applicant must be the child of an active NPF (RCMP) Member, born within our outside of marriage, including an adopted child. The child must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time of application. Applicants cannot be the children of any National Police Federation salaried employee. This does not include children of Local Area Representatives (LARs); 
3. The applicant must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution (i.e., university, college or polytechnical institute)  
4. The applicant must write an essay of between 750 and 1000 words explaining how they have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, compassion, and support for their community; 
5. Bursaries will be reviewed and awarded by a selection committee consisting of Directors and staff of the Benevolent Foundation; 
6. Those applying must complete and submit their application by mail or email the Benevolent Foundation bursary application form and attach their essay. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. 

1. Must meet the legal definition of “spouse” as defined by the Government of Canada, meaning: 
   • ‘married’ means that you have a spouse who is an active, registered Member of the National Police Federation.  
   • ‘Living common-law’ means that you are living in a conjugal relationship with a person who is not your married spouse, and at least one of the following conditions applies: 
     • The person has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months; 
     • The person is the parent of your child by birth or adoption. 
     • The person has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on them for support. 
2. Must be actively enrolled in or accepted to an accredited online, in-person, or distance learning post-secondary program. 
3. Though not exclusively intended for, preference will be given to those applicants who are residing in a rural, remote, or isolated post as solely defined by the National Joint Council’s (‘NJC’) Isolated Government Post Housing Directive (IPGHD).  
4. Must submit a short essay of no more than 500 words explaining how the pursuit of the specific program they are engaged in will support their career objectives, professional, or personal development.  Applicants who do not submit an essay will not be contacted for follow-up and will be considered ineligible based on an incomplete application. 
5. Spouses are not eligible to apply for any other NPFBF Bursary Program. 

The Atlantic/Central Region consists of Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The Prairie Region consists of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, while the Pacific/North Region consists of British Columbia, Nunavut, Northwest Territory and the Yukon.

Yes. Applicants are required to apply separately for each bursary. The Gordon Clarke bursary will be chosen first and the successful candidate will not be eligible for a $2500 Regional bursary.

Yes. Applicants are required to apply separately for each bursary. If you are a Member child, The NPF Member Child bursary will be chosen first and the successful candidate will not be eligible for a $2500 Regional bursary or the $5000 Gordon Clarke bursary. 

No. For example if you live and apply for a bursary from Ontario (Atlantic/Central Region) you can attend a Post Secondary Institution in Alberta (Prairie Region).

Please email [email protected] or click on “contact us” on our webpage at https://npf-fpn.com/npfbf-contact-us/.

You will need to complete the Benevolent Foundation bursary application form. If you are awarded a bursary you may have to supply more information prior to the transfer of the funds to your post secondary institution.

Your essay must be submitted by June 30th, as all bursaries will be awarded for the fall semester.

If successful you will be notified in writing by August 31st, of the year in which you applied.

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