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The National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation (NPFBF)’s Public Bursary Program

“Engaged Youth. Inspiring Service. Safer Communities.”

The National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation (NPFBF) is proud to offer bursaries providing financial assistance to post-secondary students across Canada who will be pursuing jobs in a field related to, or in, Public Safety.

Number, Value, and Duration of Bursaries


The Gordon Clarke Bursary

Gordon Clarke served as a dedicated Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and led an exemplary career serving Canadians in various capacities for over 60 years. Originally from New Brunswick, Gordon began his career with the RCMP in 1957, serving faithfully with many well-deserved and regular promotions. You are encouraged to read more about Gordon Clarke here, and understand the many reasons why the NPFBF is proud to honour his legacy, leadership, and invaluable contributions to our Members and Canadians with this award.

One (1) non-renewable bursary, valued at $5,000 Canadian for one (1) year, is available to eligible students from across Canada that demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, compassion, and support for their community.


The Regional Bursaries

Twelve (12) non-renewable bursaries, each valued at $2500 Canadian for one (1) year, are available to eligible students from the following regions:
Pacific/North (British Columbia, Nunavut, Northwest Territory and the Yukon),
Prairies (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta), and Atlantic/Central (Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick).
Four (4) bursaries will be awarded by Region.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • are planning to start or continue full-time undergraduate studies in the field of, or related to Public Safety in the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • have a minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent over the last three terms of available marks to be considered for the Gordon Clarke Bursary.
  • have a minimum cumulative average of 70% or equivalent over the last three terms of available marks to be considered for the Regional Bursaries.

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