Bachelor Degree Scholarship
We believe that supporting Delaware’s early childhood 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 13 credits per semester and some fees are covered without any employer requirements. Requirements include maintaining a 2.5 GPA, working in an OCCL licensed childcare setting, and participation in progress updates with the Scholarship Coordinator. Upon completion of a degree program, six months continuous employment in early child care and education is also required for completion stipends.
Requirements for Scholarship Eligibility
Tuition Covered up to 13 credits per semester at approved college/university
Maintain a
2.5 GPA
No employer
requirements
Work in an OCCL licensed childcare setting at least 20 hours per week
Explore ECIC Scholarship Eligible Bachelor’s Programs in Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2
Delaware State University
ApplyDelaware State University’s Early Childhood program provides a high quality educational experience in working with children ages 3-8. With a heavy emphasis on direct, practical experience, the ECE major offers outstanding preparation for careers in teaching, research, administration, and related fields.
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Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
ApplyUD’s Early Childhood Education major prepares students to help young children–with and without special needs–to reach their full potential. Graduates can teach in public and private schools and child care programs, become early interventionists and advocates, or work for community service agencies.
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Human Services – Concentration in Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
ApplyUD’s Human Services Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education provides a pathway for students who want to pursue careers in early intervention, child care administration, and early care and education without public school teaching certification
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Early Care & Education Birth to Grade 2
Wilmington University
ApplyThe Bachelor of Science in Early Care and Education (Birth-Grade 2), one of Wilmington University’s four undergraduate teacher preparation programs, combines educational theory and classroom practice into specialized coursework that satisfies the Delaware Department of Education’s content knowledge requirements and qualifies our students to seek state certification to work in Delaware’s public-school-based early-learning centers which require a Delaware teaching license. This degree will allow you to teach children from birth through grade 2.
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Education Studies, Concentration in Early Childhood Education
Wilmington University
ApplyThe Wilmington University’s Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Concentration in Early Childhood Education gives you the knowledge and skills to work effectively with children and youth in positions that do not require state licensure/certification. It can provide an early opportunity to enter a teacher licensure/certification program at a later date, or a strong foundation for students interested in areas such as learning theory, educational psychology, child development, and education best practices in preparation for a variety of other occupations and career paths.
Bachelor’s Scholarship Incentives
Technology
Support
$250 Support
Stipend per Semester
$10,000
Completion Stipend*
*after six months continuous employment in early care and education
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
The ECIC works closely with colleges and universities in the state to clarify and develop articulation agreements, which provide seamless transition of credentials obtained at different institutions. For students pursuing a bachelor’s degree, the Childhood Development Associate (CDA), a nationally recognized credential in Early Childhood Care is considered for credit for prior learning at all institutions of higher education in Delaware who offer Early Childhood degree programs, allowing those credits to be applied towards the completion of your degree.
Current partners include:
Delaware State University recognizes the CDA for 12 program specific college-level credits. Those include: Child Growth and Development, Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Guidance of Young Children, and Philosophical Foundations.
Delaware Technical Community College recognizes the CDA for 12 program specific college level courses. Those include Child Nutrition and Safety, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, Child Development Birth to 2nd, and Childhood Classroom Management.
University of Delaware recognizes the CDA for 12 program specific college level courses. Those include Engaging Interactions and Environments in Early Childhood, Child Guidance Supporting Positive Behavior in Early Childhood Education, Foundations of Child Development, and Early Childhood Family Engagement and Diversity.
University of the Potomac recognizes the CDA for 12 program specific college level courses. Those include Introduction to Early Childhood; Growth and Development I; Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Movement and Music.
Wilmington University recognizes the CDA for 12 program specific college level courses. Those include Health, Safety, and Nutrition, Professional Issues in Early Childhood, Infant and Toddler Development, and Family, Community, and School Partnerships.
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