Arthur Troop Scholarship (ATS)
A Legacy of Learning – Supporting Your Professional Journey
As part of its commitment to professional development and lifelong learning, the International Police Association (IPA) proudly offers the Arthur Troop Scholarship (ATS)—one of the Association’s most valued benefits.
Named in honour of Arthur Troop, the IPA’s founder, this annual scholarship supports serving IPA members in advancing their professional skills through education and training.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
Each year, selected applicants receive up to €2,500 to fund participation in a seminar or professional training programme of their choice. This bursary may be used towards any relevant course, with many awardees choosing to attend seminars at the IPA’s Education Centre – IBZ Gimborn in Germany.
This is your opportunity to access world-class training, broaden your expertise, and enhance your professional impact—with IPA support behind you.
How to Apply
All applications for the Arthur Troop Scholarship are submitted online through Google Forms.
Apply now for the 2026 award: Arthur Troop Scholarship – Online Application Form
Deadline: 31 March 2026
(Note: The form is open for submissions year-round.)
For full details, eligibility, and selection criteria, please consult the ATS Procedure Document
Why Apply?
- Up to €2,500 in funding
- Choose a seminar or training aligned with your professional goals
- A recognised IPA endorsement of your career development
- Opportunity to study at IBZ Gimborn, a world-renowned education centre
- Strengthen your skills, your network, and your future
Gimborn Seminars
Many of our scholarship awardees choose to use their scholarship to attend a professional seminar at Gimborn, gaining recognised certification and enhancing their ongoing professional development within their policing careers.
You can view the range of seminars offered by Gimborn here. As the current scholarship applications are for seminars taking place in 2027, please note that we cannot guarantee that the same courses will still be available at that time. However, browsing the current seminar list will give you a good idea of the types of topics and learning opportunities that may support your development.