Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

The Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Application

Douglas K. York dedicated his life to the service of patients and paramedic students, mentoring new educators, including at the University of Iowa Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center, and as a frequent site visitor while always working towards educational excellence.

To honor Doug’s life and continue his work, CoAEMSP established the Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for program directors committed to high paramedic educational standards to attend ACCREDITCON. The recipient of the Douglas K. York scholarship will be able to participate in the conference at no cost (i.e., no registration fee, travel and hotel expenses).

Eligibility and Submission Requirements

1.  Completed Application. Applicants must submit a completed, signed, and dated application by March 1, 2025. Applications submitted after the due date or in an incomplete format will not be considered.

2.  Submission Format. All documents must be formatted as a single PDF, including:

a. the application (see below)

b. personal essay

c. two (2) letters of recommendation.

3.  Eligibility Criteria

a. Current program director of a CAAHEP-accredited or CoAEMSP Letter of Review AEMT or paramedic education program.

b. Program affiliation in good standing. Good standing is a program with no adverse accreditation action in the past 3 years, including suspension, revocation, or probation.

c. An individual who embodies a commitment to educational excellence and servant leadership and embraces accreditation as a continuous quality improvement process.

4.  Essay. Submit an original essay addressing:

a.    Your commitment to advancing excellence in AEMT or paramedic education.

b.    How attending CoAEMSP’s ACCREDITCON will enhance your role as a program director and support high educational standards.

c.    The impact this scholarship will have on your professional development and the students you serve.

5.  Letters of Recommendation. Provide two (2) letters of professional reference. Each letter should attest to your:

a.    Dedication to AEMT or paramedic education and accreditation.

b.    Leadership abilities and commitment to professional excellence.

c.    Personal and professional character.

6.  Application Submission. Submit the completed application package in PDF to yorkfund@coaemsp.org. Include "Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Application" in the subject line.

7.  Questions? Contact Mike Miller at mike@coaemsp.org or 214.703.8445, x120.

Contribute to the Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Fund

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to the Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Fund.



PayPal: Credit and debit card donations may be made by scanning the QR Code or clicking here. 

Check: Made payable to CoAEMSP; designated in the memo section “Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Fund.”

Mail check via traceable carrier to:

Ray Tax Group

ATTN: Douglas K. York Endowed Scholarship Fund

600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 226

Texas City, TX 77591

NOTE: Up to 60% of the adjusted gross income (AGI) is deductible as an itemized deduction in the year of contribution. Please consult your tax professional. Donors will receive a written acknowledgment of contribution as required by the IRS for any amount received for the year totaling $250 or more.

Thank you for considering a donation to strengthen the future of AEMT and paramedic education.