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NPFBF Bursary Programs
Supports Canadian students in public safety fields
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The NPFBF Bursary Programs support Canadian post-secondary students through public and member-family bursaries. Funding supports studies and research in public safety, including policing, firefighting, mental health, cybersecurity, and emergency management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies or research related to public safety.
- Research and treatment related to trauma, addiction, suicide prevention, and other mental injuries affecting police officers and first responders.
- Post-secondary study in public safety-related fields such as policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing with mental health specialization, cybersecurity, security, intelligence and defence studies, conflict studies, and disaster and emergency management.
Documents Needed
- Required application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Reference forms
- Proof of registration
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Protected Persons from Immigration and Citizenship Canada, for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- Post-secondary students across Canada.
- Children of active NPF members, for the Sarah Beckett Memorial Bursary.
- Spouses of active, registered NPF members, for the NPF Spousal Bursary.
Who is not eligible
- Claimants are not eligible for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- Children of any NPF salaried employee are not eligible for the member child bursary or public bursaries.
- Students intending to study at a non-Canadian institution are not eligible.
- Undergraduate programs and certificate programs are not eligible for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- University preparatory programs such as CEGEP pre-university diplomas are not eligible for the public bursaries.
Eligible geographic areas
- For regional bursaries, applicants must live in Pacific/North, Prairie, or Atlantic/Central.
- Pacific/North includes British Columbia, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
- Prairie includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
- Atlantic/Central includes Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first pre-selected by a committee of Canadian university and college representatives chosen by Scholarship Partners Canada.
- Final selection is made by a Selection Committee consisting of NPFBF Directors, Chair, or delegates.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
- Successful applicants must complete the online acceptance process and submit any required documentation.
- Funds are released after the acceptance process and document review.
Additional information
- Applicants must apply separately for each bursary.
- Applicants selected for a bursary are notified in writing by August 31 of the application year.
- The charitable registration number is 780448692RR0001.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NPFBF Bursary Programs Program
What is the NPFBF Bursary Programs?
The NPFBF Bursary Programs support Canadian post-secondary students through public and member-family bursaries. Funding supports studies and research in public safety, including policing, firefighting, mental health, cybersecurity, and emergency management.
How much funding can be received?
NPFBF Bursary Programs Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NPFBF Bursary Programs program?
To be eligible for the NPFBF Bursary Programs program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or a Protected Person for the EHN Guardians bursary.
The applicant must be pursuing eligible post-secondary studies.
For regional bursaries, the applicant must live in the region from which they are applying.
What expenses are eligible under NPFBF Bursary Programs?
Studies or research related to public safety.
Research and treatment related to trauma, addiction, suicide prevention, and other mental injuries affecting police officers and first responders.
Post-secondary study in public safety-related fields such as policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing with mental health specialization, cybersecurity, security, intelligence and defence studies, conflict studies, and disaster and emergency management.
Who can I contact for more information about the NPFBF Bursary Programs?
You can contact National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation (NPFBF) by email at Foundation@npf-fpn.com or by phone at 1-833-NPF-TEAM.
Where is the NPFBF Bursary Programs available?
The NPFBF Bursary Programs program is available across Canada.
Is the NPFBF Bursary Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NPFBF Bursary Programs is a Grant and Funding