Early Childhood or School-Age Care Educator Scholarship

Early Childhood or School-Age Care Educator Scholarship

This scholarship is for educators working in child care programs or as a licensed family child care provider.

Scholarship Benefits

Covers 85% of tuition and book fees for up to 18 semester credits per year
$120 per semester travel/internet stipend
Paid release/sub time
$500 TEACH bonus and an additional bonus or raise from your employer
Eligibility

Have a high school diploma or GED
Be employed by a licensed or certified early childhood program, be a licensed family child care provider, be employed by a public prekindergarten program, or be employed by a school-age care program exempt from licensing in Minnesota
Be working at least 20 hours per week
Be accepted into a Child Development or Early Childhood Education degree program or be pursuing college credits for a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ at an approved, accredited college or university in Minnesota
Have a Develop Individual Membership
Not currently receiving a REETAIN grant from Child Care Aware of Minnesota
Must commit to staying with your current employer for one year after the scholarship ends