Chief Myles Burke Award at Holland College 2025

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.