MDC Celebrates 40th Anniversary by Investing in Next Generation of First Responders
MDC has set up $1,500 scholarships at 11 academic institutions across Canada to support the next generation of first responders, specifically, police and law enforcement. As of May 2018, there were 68,562 police officers in Canada and declining (Stats Canada, Police Resource in Canada, 2018). Prince Edward Island (-4 per cent) and Ontario (-4 per cent) had some of the largest declines, so it was important to MDC to make sure investment included these specific regions.
Holland College out of Prince Edward Island has a 34-week Police Science Cadet program which runs out of The Atlantic Police Academy. The Atlantic Police Academy is one of two major pre-employment Police Academies in Canada. “Our students are beginning a new chapter in their lives. They have made the conscious decision to serve their neighbours, their communities, and their fellow Canadians. MDC is recognizing their efforts. This generous gift is especially helpful during these difficult times,” says APA Executive Director, Forrest Spencer.
MDC is also supporting specialized offerings from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. Specifically, the Advanced Police Studies Diploma and Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations Diploma. MDC provided all 36 incoming students with duty bags, which they will use once in-person studies resume.
Alexander Rossa, president of MDC, says “We are excited to be more engaged in the first response communities across Canada and believe our scholarship program is a great first step toward giving back in a more meaningful way.”
MDC Scholarship Awards
The MD Charlton Company Award
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School: |
Algonquin College |
Location(s): |
Ottawa, ON | Pembroke, ON | Perth, ON |
Program: |
Police Foundations |
Award Name: |
The MD Charlton Company Award |
Details: |
Must be a 2nd year student enrolled in the Police Foundations program. Must exemplify leadership and community involvement. Must have a GPA of 3.0 and above, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Open to students enrolled at Ottawa, Perth or Pembroke Campuses. |
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MDC (M D Charlton Company Ltd.) Law Enforcement Studies Scholarship
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School: |
Cambrian College |
Location(s): |
Sudbury, ON |
Program: |
Police Foundations |
Award Name: |
MDC (M D Charlton Company Ltd.) Law Enforcement Studies Scholarship |
Details: |
Available to one 2nd year student enrolled full-time in the Police Foundations program. Must be a Canadian citizen or have refugee status, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA |
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Bourses d'excellence scolaire offertes par MD Charlton
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School: |
Collège Ahuntsic |
Location(s): |
Montreal, QC |
Program: |
TECHNIQUES POLICIÈRES | Police techniques |
Award Name: |
Bourses d'excellence scolaire offertes par MD Charlton |
Details: |
Must be a current student in the program. |
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MD Charlton Company Law Enforcement Scholarship
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School: |
Collège La Cité |
Location(s): |
Ottawa, ON |
Program: |
techniques auxiliaires de la justice | Police Techniques |
Award Name: |
MD Charlton Company Law Enforcement Scholarship |
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MDC (M D Charlton Company) Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations & Security
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School: |
Fanshawe College |
Location(s): |
London, ON |
Program: |
Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations and Security |
Award Name: |
MDC (M D Charlton Company) Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations & Security |
Details: |
Must be a full-time student at Fanshawe College and have completed Level 1 of the Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations and Security program and be currently enrolled in Level 2. Must be a permanent resident, citizen of Canada or have refugee status. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, community involvement, leadership and academic achievement. |
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MDC (M D Charlton Company) Advanced Police Studies Scholarship
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School: |
Fanshawe College |
Location(s): |
London, ON |
Program: |
Advanced Police Studies |
Award Name: |
MDC (M D Charlton Company) Advanced Police Studies Scholarship |
Details: |
Must be a full-time student at Fanshawe College and have completed Level 1 of the Advanced Police Studies program and is currently enrolled in Level 2. Must be a permanent resident, citizen of Canada or have refugee status. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, community involvement, leadership and academic achievement. |
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M.D. Charlton Award for Law Enforcement (x2)
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School: |
Holland College |
Location(s): |
Summerside, PEI |
Program: |
Police Cadet |
Award Name: |
M.D. Charlton Award for Law Enforcement |
Details: |
Awarded August 2020 and August 2021. |
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MDC Law Enforcement Education Award
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School: |
Justice Institute of BC |
Location(s): |
New Westminster, BC |
Program: |
Bachelor of Law Enforcement |
Award Name: |
MDC Law Enforcement Education Award |
Details: |
Eligibility criteria for this award:
a. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status;
b. Open to students enrolled in the full-time on-campus delivery of the Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES) program and whose career goal is policing; and
c. Students must demonstrate involvement in school and/or community activities, especially volunteering. Supported by a letter of reference. |
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MD Charlton Police & Investigations Program Award
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School: |
MacEwan University |
Location(s): |
Edmonton, AB |
Program: |
The Police and Investigations Program |
Award Name: |
MD Charlton Police & Investigations Program Award |
Details: |
Must be a continuing student enrolled in the Police and Investigations program, and must submit a 250-word description about their career aspirations in policing. |
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MD Charlton Company Law Enforcement Scholarship
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School: |
Mohawk College |
Location(s): |
Hamilton, ON |
Program: |
Police Foundations |
Award Name: |
MD Charlton Company Law Enforcement Scholarship |
Details: |
Available to students in year 1, semester 2 onward in Advanced Police Studies, Advanced Security Management, Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation. |
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MDC (M D Charlton Company) Police Foundations Scholarship
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School: |
Sheridan College |
Location(s): |
Oakville, ON |
Program: |
Police Foundations |
Award Name: |
MDC (M D Charlton Company) Police Foundations Scholarship |
Details: |
Available to a full-time student in the Police Foundations program with a minimum 3.6 GPA entering into their 2nd year of the program. Eligible candidates must demonstrate community involvement. |
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