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NPFBF Bursary Programs
Supports Canadian public safety students
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
NPFBF Bursary Programs support Canadian post-secondary students across Canada, including children of active NPF members and spouses of active, registered NPF members. Funding supports public safety studies, policing and public safety research, and trauma treatment and suicide prevention.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary study in a field related to, or in, Public Safety.
- Graduate or post-graduate research on policing and public safety personnel mental health, including trauma, trauma treatment and recovery, and suicide prevention.
- Post-secondary study in public safety-related fields such as policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing with mental health specialization, cybersecurity, intelligence and defence studies, conflict studies, and disaster and emergency management.
Documents Needed
- Member consent form completed by the NPF Member.
- Academic and extracurricular reference forms from two different non-related individuals, for dependent-child applications.
- Transcripts of the last three terms of available marks, or a transcript of an undergraduate or graduate degree for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- A 500-word essay for dependent-child and public bursary applications, or a 500–700-word essay for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- A description of relevant work experience and extracurricular activities, and a referee assessment form, for the EHN Guardians bursary.
Official resources
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 pursuing jobs in a field related to, or in, Public Safety.
- Children of active NPF members or deceased NPF members, for the member child bursary.
- Spouses of active, registered NPF members, for the spousal bursary.
Who is not eligible
- Claimants are not eligible for the EHN Guardians bursary.
- Applicants who have previously won an NPFBF bursary are not eligible to apply again, and EHN Guardians recipients can only receive the award once.
- Children of any NPF salaried employee are not eligible for the member child bursary.
- Students intending to study at a non-Canadian academic institution are not eligible.
- University preparatory programs such as CEGEP pre-university diplomas, undergraduate programs, and certificate programs are not eligible for the relevant bursaries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Pacific/North
- Prairie
- Atlantic/Central
Selection criteria
- Academic performance.
- Volunteer, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and/or work experience.
- Content and relevance of the essay and reference forms.
- Preference is given to spouses residing in a rural, remote, or isolated post as defined by the National Joint Council’s Isolated Government Post Housing Directive (IPGHD).
- For the Gordon Clarke Bursary, exceptional leadership, academic excellence, compassion, and support for the community.
How to apply
- Submit an online application through the relevant Scholarship Partners Canada portal.
- For the public bursaries, register and log in, then select Search Public Scholarships from the dashboard.
- Find the relevant bursary program and click Apply Online.
- For the Member Dependent-Spouse and Member Child bursaries, use organization code 425NPF2026.
- Applicants must apply separately for each bursary.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are pre-selected by a committee of Canadian university and college representatives chosen by Scholarship Partners Canada or PBEC.
- Final selection is made by a Selection Committee of NPFBF Directors, Chair, or delegates, and the decision is final.
- Applicants receive results by email.
- Successful applicants must complete the online acceptance process and submit any necessary documentation, including proof of registration.
- Payment is made after acceptance and document review, and funds are sent by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the recipient’s bank account.
Additional information
- Applicants must apply separately for each bursary.
- For the public bursaries, one application is used to consider both the Gordon Clarke Bursary and the Regional Bursaries.
- The NPFBF retains the right to change or end the sponsorship of the bursary plan without notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NPFBF Bursary Programs Program
What is the NPFBF Bursary Programs?
NPFBF Bursary Programs support Canadian post-secondary students across Canada, including children of active NPF members and spouses of active, registered NPF members. Funding supports public safety studies, policing and public safety research, and trauma treatment and suicide prevention.
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:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may apply.
Protected Persons may apply for the EHN Guardians bursary.
Applicants must pursue eligible post-secondary studies at a Canadian institution.
Regional Bursary applicants must live in the region from which they are applying.
What expenses are eligible under NPFBF Bursary Programs?
Post-secondary study in a field related to, or in, Public Safety.
Graduate or post-graduate research on policing and public safety personnel mental health, including trauma, trauma treatment and recovery, and suicide prevention.
Post-secondary study in public safety-related fields such as policing, firefighting, paramedicine, nursing with mental health specialization, cybersecurity, 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 1-844-567-1237.
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