This award is in honor and memory of Audrey Erskine, a long time advocate for teachers and education. It will provide a lasting remembrance while also investing in the future excellence of education. With this scholarship, an individual dedicated to becoming an outstanding classroom teacher will be recognized. The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement.
Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study.
A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Office of the Police Corps and Law Enforcement Education Police Corps participants are selected on a competitive basis by each state. Students must pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Participants must possess the necessary mental and physical capabilities and emotional characteristics to be an effective law enforcement officer, be good of character, and demonstrate sincere motivation and dedication to law enforcement and public service.