Scholarships Available for NCSSD's Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL) Program
The FoSSL Scholarship Program provides complimentary access to foundational school safety leadership training, a first year of NCSSD membership, and a nationwide community of school safety professionals.
The National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) is accepting applications for its Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL) Scholarship Program, providing school safety professionals with complimentary access to professional training, peer networking, and NCSSD membership.
The scholarship helps remove financial barriers to professional development by fully covering the cost of the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate Course—a nine-part, self-paced online program developed by NCSSD experts to provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to lead school safety initiatives. Scholarship recipients also become part of the NCSSD community, where they can connect with peers, access practical resources, and participate in ongoing professional discussions.
What FoSSL Scholarship Recipients Receive
Through the FoSSL Scholarship Program, recipients gain access to training, professional networking, and NCSSD resources that support their growth as school safety leaders, including:
- Complimentary first-year NCSSD membership
- Full access to the nine-part FoSSL Certificate Course
- Connections with school safety leaders across the country
- Access to member discussions, resources, and professional learning opportunities
As school safety continues to evolve, the FoSSL Scholarship Program helps professionals strengthen their leadership skills while building lasting connections with peers across the country.
Who Should Apply?
The scholarship is open to professionals responsible for school safety and security, including:
- School safety directors and coordinators
- Emergency managers
- School resource officers
- District and school administrators
- Other professionals responsible for planning, preparedness, and campus safety
Hear From a FoSSL Graduate
Chris Weedin, owner of Paladins and a longtime school safety professional, explains why he recommends the FoSSL Certificate Course.
"I've trained thousands of people and coached hundreds of schools, and I tell all of them: Join the National Council of School Safety Directors and take the FoSSL course."
Apply for a FoSSL Scholarship
Whether you're new to a school safety role or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, the FoSSL Scholarship Program provides an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, connect with peers across the country, and become part of the NCSSD community.
The FoSSL Scholarship Program is made possible through the generous support of NCSSD scholarship underwriters, whose investment helps expand access to professional development for school safety leaders nationwide. We thank our scholarship partners for helping make these opportunities available.
Applications are now open. Learn more about the FoSSL Scholarship Program and apply today.
