St. Thomas, ON – Thursday March 28th 2024
The St. Thomas Police Service is pleased to announce a call for candidates to be considered for the Andrew M. Bennett Scholarship Award. The award will be presented to a secondary school graduate planning a career in policing. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, high levels of commitment, integrity, shown kindness to others, dedication to teamwork, and a compassionate personality to make the world a better place.
Student applicants must be a 2024 graduating student from a St. Thomas or Elgin County Secondary School. Demonstrate strong initiative, leadership, dedication and teamwork. Must be in good academic standing and enrolled in a post-secondary undergrad program with a focus in public safety and a genuine intention of entering policing as a career to be eligible for this scholarship.
Eligible candidates are asked to submit a 500-word essay on how they intend to serve and support their community as a police officer. Essays should detail how they intend to be a force for good and how ongoing kindness encourages others and impacts change.
All applications must be sent to ambennettaward@stps.on.ca by June 1, 2024
