Ottawa Police launches the 2025 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 31, 2025           11:27 a.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is now accepting applications for the 2025 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship Award.

Established in 1993 in memory of former Ottawa Police Chief Thomas G. Flanagan (1989-1993), this annual $2,000 scholarship supports Indigenous and racialized women pursuing post-secondary education with aspirations of a career in policing.

“This scholarship is one of the ways we support Indigenous and racialized women looking to join the Ottawa Police Service,” said Sgt. Lila Shibley from the Ottawa Police Recruiting Team. “By increasing representation within our service, we strengthen our ability to serve the Ottawa community.”

Applications will be accepted until February 28^th 2025. Click here for more information about the 2025 Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship.

To learn more about career opportunities with the Ottawa Police Service, visit our recruitment page.

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