In 2020, the first self-sponsor scholarship was awarded in honor of K9 Sgt. Sean M. Gannon for a recruit to attend the Cape Cod Municipal Police Academy. Click HERE to read about our first recipient! Pictured: Dara Gannon, inaugural scholarship recipient Officer Stephanie Connolly, and Denise Gannon at academy graduation.
Congrats to the 2021 recipient, Gustavo Ribeiro!
TO APPLY FOR THE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP, THE APPLICANT MUST:
- Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; applicants from Southeastern MA preferred
- Have earned 60 college credits or honorable military discharge; Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Criminal Justice or Emergency Management preferred
- Demonstrate community involvement
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
- Be able to meet all entrance requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
- Have no felony convictions
- Pass a medical exam based on HRD requirements
- Exceed the qualifications of the Physical Abilities Test
- Pass a background investigation
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The deadline to apply for a scholarship to the next MPTC Plymouth Police Academy is Friday, June 30, 2023. Applicants must submit the following by email to info@gannonfund.org. Please include all materials in one PDF document.
- Resume
- Letter of intent describing how the applicant has served and will serve, as an exemplary role model that would distinguish him/her from other applicants. In addition, indicate which qualities possessed by the applicant align with Sean's qualities, and how the applicant would pay it forward if awarded the scholarship.*
- Two (2) professional letters of reference
SELECTION PROCESS:
**ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF FORM VIA EMAIL TO: INFO@GANNONFUND.ORG**
Scholarship Committee narrows applications based on the above criteria and interviews finalists.
PLEASE NOTE: AWARD OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM AS A SELF SPONSOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT AT ANY POLICE DEPARTMENT