Early Childhood Development Scholarships

Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarship

• The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority offers the Early Childhood Development Scholarship program to Kentucky residents who are seeking an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Applicants must be enrolled in a maximum of nine hours of study at an accredited Kentucky college or university and be currently employed at least 20 hours per week in a licensed early childhood learning facility. The program provides up to $1,800 per year in education funding, and recipients must agree to work at an approved childcare facility in the state after graduation.

  KHEAA
  P.O. Box 798
  Frankfort, KY 40602
  800-928-8926
  kheaa.com

Massachusetts Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

• The Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance administers a scholarship program for Massachusetts students who are enrolled in an accredited early childhood development program in the state. Applicants must be employed in an early childhood education facility for at least one year and agree to continue their employment for the duration of their studies. Scholarship awards range from $1,350 to $3,600 per semester, and award amounts are based on the college or university the student is attending.

  Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance
  454 Broadway, Suite 200
  Revere, MA 02151
  617-727-9420
  www.osfa.mass.edu

Pennsylvania T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships

• The Pennsylvania Child Care Association sponsors the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship program, which provides education funding to state residents who are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood development or education. Applicants must work a minimum of 25 hours per week in a licensed Pennsylvania childcare facility and make less than $19 per hour. Scholarship award amounts vary based on funding and individual need.

  Pennsylvania Child Care Association
  2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270
  Harrisburg, PA 17110
  717-657-9000
  pacca.org

Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program

• The Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program offers tuition assistance to state residents who are seeking degrees in early childhood development and education. Applicants must be employed or seeking employment in a licensed Virginia child care facility, and selection priority is given to those students who are currently working in the child care field. The program provides tuition funding for up to two courses per semester or a lifetime maximum of $2,068 for students enrolled or planning to enroll at accredited Virginia colleges and universities.

  VCCPSP
  Office of Child Care & Early Childhood Development
  Virginia Department of Social Services
  801 E. Main Street, 8th Floor
  Richmond, VA 23219
  866-636-1608
  www.dss.virginia.gov

Wyoming Quality Counts Educational Development Scholarships

• The Wyoming Quality Counts program provides scholarship opportunities for Wyoming residents who are pursuing associate's or bachelor's degrees in early childhood development. Selected students will receive up to $1,000 per semester for a maximum of 150 credit hours. Applicants must be employed in a licensed Wyoming childcare facility for a minimum of 15 hours per week and be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the state.

  Department of Workforce Services
  WY Quality Counts! Program
  Herschler Building, 2-East
  122 West 25th Street
  Cheyenne, WY 82002
  866-373-6061
  wyqualitycounts.org