Sylvain Routhier
Memorial Foundation
About the Foundation
On July 31st, 2018 after a brief battle with a mental illness, OPP Sergeant Sylvain “Roots” Routhier, age 37, took his own life. Sylvain was an incredible father, husband and police officer. Sylvain’s passing has greatly affected his family, friends, community and many first responders. This foundation was created by those family and friends to help raise awareness about mental health and the stigma that surrounds it.
Our hope is to prevent this from happening to other families through fundraising efforts which will:
• Support families and children whose parents have been victims of PTSD related deaths
• Support first responders in need who are suffering from PTSD who will benefit from otherwise inaccessible programs
• Support for bursaries to aid deserving students in their studies related to trauma support of first responders, or to pursue careers as first responders
Don't Forget Your Roots Book Available Oct. 12th!
Sylvain Routhier Memorial Scholarships
High School Scholarships – $500 each
St. Theresa’s in Belleville, Prince Edward Collegiate, Trenton High School and Napanee District
Bursary Criteria: A student attending an Ontario College or University for police foundations, criminology or related who has demonstrated leadership skills in their school or community, volunteer work above the curriculum requirements, and demonstrated the qualities of maturity, integrity, respect and physical fitness
To apply, please contact the school directly
Loyalist College Scholarship – $1000
Bursary Criteria: A 2nd year full-time student in police foundations, customs border services, community and justice services, protection, security and investigation, or related who has demonstrated leadership skills in their school or community, volunteer work above the curriculum requirements, and demonstrated the qualities of maturity, integrity, respect and physical fitness
Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships
Queen’s University Scholarship – Coming Soon!