Matthew Knight Memorial Scholarship

Matthew Knight Memorial Scholarship

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*Missouri APCO is a 501(c)6 organization.

Named in honor of Matthew Knight who served as the Chapter Commercial Advisor between 2017 an his unexpected passing in 2021, this scholarship honors his commitment and dedication for the Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference.

In addition to his service on the Missouri APCO Board, Matt also served on the Missouri NENA Board and the Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference Committee.

His dedication to the MPSCC and Missouri’s Public-Safety Communications professionals has helped make the conference what it is today, ensuring that quality training and essential technologies are fairly represented each conference. 

We are proud to continue his legacy through offering one Matthew Knight Memorial Scholarship each to the Spring and Fall MPSCC.

The Missouri Chapter of APCO is committed to building future leaders within our profession and the association. In addition to this, we strive to ensure access to continuing education, personal development and professional development. To further these goals, the Missouri Chapter of APCO issues a scholarship award to both the Spring and Fall Missouri Public Safety Communications Conferences.

What's Included?

  • Full Conference Registration
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Travel allowance to and from the conference site at the approved MOAPCO rate.

*Meals not included with conference registration and other incidental expenses are the responsibility of the recipient and/or their agency.
** MOAPCO and the MPSCC will not be held responsible for injury, death, damage, loss or additional expenses incurred during travel or attendance, which are outside of our control. 

Applicant Criteria

  • Be currently employed in Public Safety Communications as a dispatcher, telecommunicator or call-taker (public or private)
  • Have at least one (one) year of experience within their chosen field, with at least eight months of continuous service.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing education and self-improvement.
  • Submit a completed application, endorsed by a supervisory or agency head, supporting the request.
  • YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF APCO OR THE MISSOURI CHAPTER

Must be submitted by the deadline. 

Recipients

  • Kelsee Norton Spring 2024

    Lawrence County Emergency Services 911

  • Rochelle Esparza Fall 2023

    St. Joseph Police Department

  • Shannon Fannon Spring 2023

    Maries County Sheriff's Office

  • Taylor Seaman Fall 2022

    Howard County 9-1-1

  • Jonathan Sunderland Spring 2022

    Crawford County 9-1-1

  • Kallie Turner Fall 2021

    New Madrid Police Department

  • Jennifer Druger Spring 2021

    Jefferson City Police Department

  • None due to COVID Pandemic 2020
  • Becky Sellers Fall 2019

    Clinton County Sheriff's Office

Matthew Knight Memorial Scholarship Application