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Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025

Awarded by Holland College

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CAD 650

Eligible Courses

Police Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all Canadian citizens

Can Be Taken At

Holland College

Provider

Holland College

Last Verified On

30 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Introduction: 

Myles Burke, former Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, and alumnus of Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy, passed away suddenly in 2011. To honour his memory, Cape Breton businessman Joseph Shannon established an award in Chief Burke’s name.

Eligibility requirement for Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College:

  • Be enrolled in the Police Science (Cadet) program at the Atlantic Police Academy / Holland College.
  • Demonstrate financial need (as assessed through the application process or required financial information).
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic through academic performance, employment, training, or personal responsibilities.
  • Have volunteer experience (not required, but considered an asset and can strengthen the application).

Value of the scholarship:

A CAD 650 is awarded to support a full-time student

Application Process:

  • Complete the Chief Myles Burke Award application through the Holland College / Atlantic Police Academy awards portal, including all required Police Science (Cadet) information.
  • Submit the required essay demonstrating a strong work ethic, along with details showing financial need as part of the application.
  • Include any volunteer experience (if applicable) and ensure the full application is submitted before the deadline of January 11, 2025.
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1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Holland College. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 is Expired.
  • Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 is offered for Police Science.
  • Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 is open for: Open to all Canadian citizens .
  • Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 is offered by Holland College.
  • Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025 covers Partial Funding, CAD 650.