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The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management, is proud to announce a Scholarship Program for members of our organizations and their immediate families who are in the process of or planning to obtain education and/or training in the areas of traumatic stress or crisis management.  

The program will begin offering yearly scholarships of at least $500 to five individuals who meet the criteria set forth below.  All applications being of equal quality, the first individuals to submit applications will receive priority.  The scholarships will be awarded upon a winner providing proof of enrollment and payment for the education/training. 

The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for the Scholarship Program:

• Be a current member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress or an immediate family member of a current member.
• Currently receiving education and/or training in traumatic stress or crisis management; or planning to become enrolled.
• Currently attending an accredited institution (e.g., university) or educational/training programs offering CEU’s accredited by a recognized organization (e.g., Traumatology Institute, Critical Incident Stress Foundation, American Psychological Association, etc.) or planning to become enrolled. The Academy reserves the right, after a review, to award scholarships to individuals attending educational/training programs that do not meet the this criteria.
• Provide proof of enrollment and payment in an eligible program.
• If under the age of 18, applicant must have a parent or guardian co-sign the application.
• Must demonstrate a history of success in the educational or training environments.
• Complete the Academy’s application for the Scholarship Program and provide the required documentation.