Jason Spillner Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Reference letter from an APA (Atlantic Police Academy) Learning Manager that includes examples of your perseverance, positivity, and strong work ethic

About this award

You can receive a $5,000 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are pursuing a career in law enforcement and can show a strong work ethic and positivity in your studies. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled in the Police Science (Cadet) program at Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy. You must also demonstrate financial need.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Studying Police Science (Cadet)

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• RecommendationAvoid a generic letter that only confirms your enrollment. Instead, ensure your Learning Manager provides specific examples of your perseverance, positivity, and work ethic. Ask your manager to use those exact words in the letter.
• SupportAvoid asking for a reference at the last minute. Instead, give your APA (Atlantic Police Academy) Learning Manager plenty of time to write a thoughtful letter. Schedule a brief meeting to remind them of the specific qualities the award seeks.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, highlight the personal qualities of perseverance and positivity that honor the memory of Jason Spillner. Connect your own experiences to these traits in your application.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in the program makes you a guaranteed winner. Instead, remember that you must also prove financial need and secure a strong recommendation. Treat this as a competitive process.

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