Scholarship Information
We believe that supporting our educators is the first step to supporting our children and our future. This starts with ensuring that early childhood educators have equal access to professional development opportunities and educational betterment, free of financial barriers that limit career growth.
As part of our scholarship program, tuition up to 12 credits per semester and some fees are covered without any employer requirements. Requirements include maintaining a 2.5 GPA, working in a licensed childcare facility, and participation in progress updates with the Scholarship Coordinator. Upon completion of a degree program, six months continuous employment in early child care or education is also required for completion stipends.
Requirements for Eligibility
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Tuition Covered up to 12 credits per semester at approved IHE
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Maintain a 2.5 GPA
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No employer requirements
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Work in a Delaware licensed childcare facility at least 20 hours per week
Not Quite Eligible?
Check our resources page for information on becoming eligible for one of our scholarships!
Program Incentives
The ECIC is happy to offer the early childhood professionals within our program the following incentives while they complete their desired pathway:
Child Development Associate™ Program Incentives
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FREE laptop when accepted into the scholarship program
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$500
Support Stipend
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$425+
CDA™ Fee & Books
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$1000
Completion Stipend
Associate’s Program Incentives
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Laptop Stipend for support technology laptop
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$250
Support stipend per semester
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$2500
30 Credit Milestone Stipend
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$5000
Completion Stipend after six months continuous employment in early child care or education
Continuation Stipend
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$1000
For enrolling and being accepted to pursue your Bachelor’s degree within 6 months
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$500
For enrolling and being accepted to pursue your Bachelor’s degree within one year
Bachelor’s Program Incentives
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FREE laptop when accepted into the scholarship program
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$250
Support stipend per semester
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$1000
Completion Stipend
Still Have Questions?
Not sure how the ECIC could help with your career?
Reach out to us!
Our team is happy to answer any questions you might have and talk through your goals for your career in early childhood education.