CYD Scholarship Program
CYD Emergency Planning Services is committed to investing in the next generation of community responders, crisis professionals, and support specialists. Our scholarship program supports single parents pursuing full-time degrees in fields related to emergency response, mental health, cybersecurity, and public safety.
Program Highlights
- Covers full tuition and provides a monthly stipend for selected students
- Supports up to three full-time students per year
- Focuses on degrees in emergency response, crisis management, mental health, or cybersecurity
- Recipients must maintain academic performance and remain in good standing
- Includes a one-year work commitment within the CYD mission upon graduation
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a single parent enrolled (or accepted) in a full-time college program
- Must declare a major relevant to emergency response or community resilience
- Must maintain a minimum GPA (typically 2.5 or higher) during the academic year
- Must participate in CYD mentorship and check-in sessions throughout the year
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a brief personal statement, proof of enrollment or acceptance, and a letter of recommendation. Applications may be uploaded directly through this page or emailed to scholarship@cydservices.org. Selected candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview with the CYD scholarship review panel.
- Partner With Us
CYD Emergency Planning Services is actively seeking partnerships with gear manufacturers, service providers, grant coordinators, municipal agencies, and private-sector stakeholders who align with our mission. We believe that collaborative strength—not siloed effort—is what creates lasting impact in emergency response.
Why Partner With CYD?
- We are a scalable, fully structured emergency response model already aligned with TDEM and FEMA priorities.
- We integrate private-sector innovation with public-sector trust.
- Our operations are modular and grant-compatible, allowing for joint funding applications.
- We showcase partner capabilities through national deployments, media coverage, and community engagement.
- You don’t just sponsor gear—you become part of the response.
Types of Partnerships We Welcome:
- Gear Manufacturers – Tactical, medical, cyber, SAR, K9, and aviation gear
- Technology Innovators – Software, ATAK integrations, encrypted comms, UAS
- Agency Collaborators – Municipal or state agencies seeking mutual-aid or staffing solutions
- Grant Writers & Funders – Philanthropic and federal grant partnership proposals
- Training Institutions – Collaborative curriculum, certifications, and academy co-development
How to Get Started
Email us at partners@cydservices.org with your name, organization, and a brief description of how you’d like to work with CYD. You may also upload brochures, pitch decks, or capability statements directly via the form on this page. A member of our executive or regional leadership team will contact you within 48 hours.