Troop 17 Scholarship
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The RCMP's Troop 17 Scholarship was established to recognize students who have made significant efforts toward the prevention of bullying and harassment in their schools and/or communities. Up to five scholarships in the amount of $1000 are awarded annually to full-time college or university students.
Background
The creation of the Troop 17 Scholarship was part of the Merlo-Davidson settlement agreement, and is one of the initiatives the RCMP has implemented to help promote diversity and inclusion and prevent harassment.
The scholarship is named after the first troop of women to attend the RCMP Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan, and be hired as regular members of the RCMP. The women of Troop 17 pushed through the challenges that come with working in a male-dominated career, and paved the way for many others who followed in their footsteps. One of these women was Beverley Busson, who received many honours for her service within the organization. In 2006, she became the first woman to serve as Commissioner of the RCMP.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for the Troop 17 Scholarship, all applicants must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- be enrolled in a full-time accredited Canadian college or university
- demonstrate they have made significant efforts in preventing bullying and harassment in their schools and/or communities
- explain how they continue to promote anti-harassment and anti-bullying principles in their schools and/or communities
Deadline
The application period for the 2025 Troop 17 Scholarship will begin in January 2025.
How to apply
- Complete an application form 6513. Ensure the description in your application form does not exceed 1500 words, and clearly outlines the steps you have taken to prevent bullying and harassment in your school and/or community.
- For example: (1) define the project and its delivery, and (2) explain the overall outcome and impact the project had on your school and/or community.
- Have two references validate your efforts on form 6514.
Note
Please note: the narrative from your references should be no more than 250 words each.
- Provide proof of enrollment from the academic institution you are attending.
Completed application forms, references, and proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary program should be submitted by e-mail to rcmp.youth-jeunesse.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Selection process
Applications will be assessed based on:
- creativity and originality of the initiative
- overall impact and/or results in the school and/or community
- clarity of thought, and quality of writing in the application
2024 recipients
Stephanie Quon
Receiving a Troop 17 Scholarship is an incredible honour. Given that the scholarship is named after the first troop of women to attend the RCMP Academy and be hired as regular members of the RCMP, it is so inspiring to me how women in Troop 17 overcame obstacles to work in a male-dominated career and pave the way for women. Receiving this award inspires me to push forward in my own commitment to advancing gender equity and creating safer spaces for everyone.
Cydney Bradbury
Winning the Troop 17 Scholarship is a tremendous honor, reflecting my passion for fostering inclusivity and building strong communities. This scholarship will allow me to continue my studies at Carleton University, where I hope to contribute to the same efforts in helping my new community. It also supports my larger mission of helping communities globally become more unified and less stigmatized, creating a world where empathy and understanding are at the forefront of every interaction. This award further motivates me to continue my efforts toward making Airdrie, Carleton, and beyond, more welcoming places for all.
Matisse Filotto
It is with great honour that I have been chosen for the Troop 17 Scholarship! I can only hope to continue to thoughtfully help, share, teach, and reflect through a lens during my career as a filmmaker, inspiring other young ambassadors to follow in my footsteps. Allow yourself to learn and grow from those you work with, you'd be surprised with how far an idea and a little courage can get you.
Aidan Gurung
For me, winning this award has reinforced the crucial role of empathy and inclusion in anti-bullying efforts. My advocacy for prioritizing student mental health through social media was driven by a deep commitment to empathy. This work aimed to raise awareness about mental health challenges and offer support to those in need, as well as to those who wish to help others in their community. Additionally, co-founding a menstrual health start-up was driven by the desire to promote inclusion on university campuses. Through this initiative, my team and I are striving to ensure that free period products are available to students on every university campus. Overall, I am deeply grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to continue making a positive impact.
Kirsten Larkin
Winning the RCMP Troop 17 scholarship means the absolute most to me. I have worked so hard to make my school community a better place for everyone no matter what race, gender or ability someone may have. One of my biggest accomplishments in high school was when I was captain of the world's first ever all girls football team. Just like tTroop 17, our efforts were really important for the future generation of women. As a team, we were able to give young women an opportunity to showcase their physical toughness and break the stigma of football being a 'boys only' sport. Being a part of such a historical moment in sports was something I will never forget.
Contact
Any questions or inquiries about the Troop 17 Scholarship should be sent to: rcmp.youth-jeunesse.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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