Request Scholarship Support

To Get Certified in The Trauma Recovery Certification Program®

Overview

If you serve on the front lines of disaster response as staff or a volunteer you may be eligible for scholarship support to pursue certification.

The Chrysalis Alliance exists to expand access to field-ready, trauma-informed tools that strengthen the people and organizations serving communities in crisis.

Founded by Emma M. Churchman LLC.
The Chrysalis Alliance, Inc. is an independent nonprofit governed by its Board of Directors.

Who This Is For

Scholarship support is intended for individuals who:

  • Work or volunteer with a disaster-response or recovery organization
  • Serve in high-impact roles with regular exposure to crisis, loss, and operational stress
  • Can commit to completing the certification requirements

This page is for:

  • Front line responders
  • Case managers / recovery navigators
  • Operations and logistics staff
  • Team leads and supervisors
  • Chaplains / spiritual care providers
  • Behavioral health support roles (non-clinical and clinical, within scope)

What Scholarship Support Can Cover

Scholarship support is designed to fund one person to complete the pathway to become a Certified Trauma Recovery Practitioner®.

Depending on available funding, a scholarship may cover:

  • One certification seat for the approved applicant
  • Required training materials included with that seat
  • Practice tools and implementation resources needed to apply the methods in real-world service settings

Scholarships do not typically cover travel, lodging, or unrelated professional expenses unless explicitly stated in the award (most certification training is delivered virtually).

Step-by-Step:
How The Scholarship Process Works

Step 1: Submit Your Request

Complete the Scholarship Support Request form with:

  • Your role and organization

  • Your service context (staff/volunteer, deployment exposure, responsibilities)

  • Your readiness and availability to complete the training

Step 3: Eligibility Review

We review requests for:

  • Mission alignment (disaster-response context)

  • Capacity to participate and complete requirements

  • Fit for the cohort model and ethical scope

Step 3: Follow-Up (If Needed)

If we need more information, we may request:

  • A brief call

  • A letter of support from your organization

  • Confirmation of your role and service context

Step 4: Scholarship Decision

You’ll receive one of the following outcomes:

  • Approved (full scholarship)

  • Waitlisted (pending funding)

  • Not approved (with a recommended next step, when possible)

Step 5: Enrollment and Onboarding

If approved, you’ll receive:

  • Enrollment instructions

  • Cohort schedule and participation expectations

Step 6: Completion and Certification

You’ll complete the cohort-based experience and certification requirements. We track progress to ensure scholarship funds are used responsibly.

For Organizations: Request Support For Your Team

If you represent an organization and want scholarship support for multiple staff/volunteers:

  • Request Organizational Scholarship Support (link to worksheet - copy below)

  • Partner With Us to Fund Seats (link to “Partner With Us” page)


What Makes An Application Strong?

Strong requests clearly describe:

  • Your disaster-response context and responsibilities

  • Why certification matters for your role and the people you serve

  • Your ability to commit time and complete requirements

  • How you plan to implement the tools in your organization or field work

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Accordion

Governance and Independence

  • The Chrysalis Alliance is an independent nonprofit governed by its Board of Directors.
  • Any use of licensed curriculum or trademarks is governed by formal agreements and ethical oversight with Emma M. Churchman LLC.

Scholarship Integrity

  • Scholarship eligibility criteria and selection steps are documented.
  • Selection decisions are made to protect fairness, mission alignment, and compliance.

What "Licensed Seats" Means

  • Seats are delivered in cohorts to ensure participants receive a consistent, complete experience.
  • Each funded seat includes access to the curriculum and the certification pathway via a 16-week cohort.

Reporting and Measurement

We can tailor reporting to your internal requirements, including:

  • Outputs (seats funded, completions)
  • Outcomes (confidence, readiness, tool adoption)
  • Implementation indicators (team practices adopted, leadership behaviors)

Recognition and Brand Alignment

We can support:

  • Named scholarship funds
  • Co-branded impact summaries
  • Optional public recognition (or anonymity)

Timing and Planning

To maximize seat utilization and completion:

  • We recommend confirming funding 60–90 days before a cohort start.
  • We'll coordinate nomination windows and onboarding timelines.

Common Funding Options

  • $X sponsors Y seats (we'll provide a menu once cohort pricing and timing are confirmed)
  • Multi-cohort commitments for year-round impact
  • Rapid-response scholarship pools for surge seasons