Kyle Plush Answer the Call Foundation - Scholarship for Be The Difference Conference - (closed)

 KPATC Foundation is excited to sponsor four 911 professionals to attend the "Be The Difference Conference" in Knoxville, TN from January 25-28, 2026 hosted by the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.  For more information about the conference, go to deniseamberlee.org.
Each scholarship will include full conference registration, hotel room, and a limited amount of spending money for food (it will not include transportation costs).  Please apply if you are not already registered for the  Be the Difference Conference 2026.

For scholarship consideration send the following information to: info@kyleplushanswerthecall.org

The scholarship recipient will receive the following:

• Complimentary registration to NENA's 9-1-1 Goes to Washington conference;
• Four nights hotel accommodations; and
• A travel stipend of up to $2,000 to help cover transportation costs to and from the event (provided as a post-event reimbursement against actual, incurred expenses).
  

 Scholarships are provided for the following programs: Applicants must be able to meet program requirements and/or prerequisites determined by each program listed; see links below for full details.  

• The 911 Leadership Training Event, by Dr. Joe Serio, at the Mayan Ranch in Bandera, Texas * 
• ENP Certification exam, by NENA: The 9-1-1 Association +
• NENA’s Center Manager Certification Program (CMCP) *+
• Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Certification by APCO +
• 2026 911der Women Virtual Workshops - Scholarship includes access to all four virtual sessions focused on leadership, wellness, and growth. Recipients can attend each session live and will also receive on-demand access to all four workshops to watch at their convenience.
• One Registration for a Two-day 911der Women Academy (location and date TBD) - immersive training experience designed to strengthen professional skills and connection. *
• Mental Health Training - Survive & Thrive! Core Stress Resilience Training! from the 911 Training Institute

* Travel expenses up to $1,500 are included for this scholarship.

+ 1-year membership to the organization is included with this scholarship if not already a member.

• All-expenses-paid trip to the Mayan Ranch in Bandera, TX, to attend the 911 Leadership Training Event (transportation included) 
• Guiding Light Award pictured above, with name of the recipient 
• Podcast interview with Within the Trenches and #iam911 founder, Ricardo Martinez 
• $1,000.00 honorarium 
• Commemorative certificate closes on April 15th, 2025. 

 General Scholarships can be used for any APCO training. To be eligible, you must be an APCO Full, Associate, or Online member. The application period opens on January 15th, 2025, and closes on April 1st, 2025. 

 The CPE Scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. Visit the website to learn more and determine if you qualify. The application period opens on January 15th, 2025, and closes on February 15th, 2025. 

 The RPL Scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. Visit the website to learn more and confirm your qualifications. Be sure your resume is up to date before applying. The application period opens on January 15th, 2025, and closes on March 1st, 2025. 

Gold Line Scholarship is available to any telecommunicator, call taker, or dispatcher with at least one year of experience and in good standing with their current employer.