Scholarship

K9 Sgt. Gannon Self-Sponsor Scholarship


Scholarship Requirements

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:

  1. Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; applicants from Southeastern MA preferred
  2. Have earned 60 college credits or honorable military discharge; Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Criminal Justice or Emergency Management preferred
  3. Demonstrate community involvement
  4. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
  5. 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

*Brief list of qualities
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