“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
― Nelson Mandela
The 53 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) identified youth education as one of their main service priorities. One challenge facing our youth today is their lack of marketable skills for sustainable employment. Recognizing this challenge, the CPLC has established Student Leadership Bursary Awards to assist post-secondary students achieve marketable skills through further education and apprenticeship programs. This one-time $2,500.00 bursary will be awarded to 3 students who live or go to school within 53 Division.
A special thanks all the sponsors that helped make our Student Leadership Bursary Awards possible
Eligibility
- Graduating Grade 12 Student
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or otherwise entitled to study in Canada
- Lives or goes to school within the 53 Division Boundaries
- Received acceptance to a certificate program, part‐time undergraduate degree program, or full‐time undergraduate degree program in 2025‐2026 academic year
- Demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, exceptional community service and extracurricular involvement
Applications must also include:
- A completed Student Leadership Bursary Awards Application Form. Please fill out this PDF form electronically.
- A Personal Statement (maximum of 1000 words) outlining your financial need, lived experiences, accomplishments, community leadership/volunteer involvement in the community, career goals and how this bursary will help you.
- Two Reference Letters
- Up-to-date Resume
- Proof of Acceptance and Enrolment to Post-Secondary Program/Training Institute
No hand written forms, statements, reference letters, and or resume will be accepted. All documents must be submitted electronically
Submit your complete electronic application to:
E-mail: 53.Division@torontopolice.on.ca
Questions/Phone: Tim Somers: 416‐808‐5337
Deadline/Postmarked by May 11, 2025.