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This pathway is for early learning professionals who need to complete the last two years of their BA or BAS Degree. Applicants must have completed an associate degree (AA) or a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), and have already applied to, or been admitted to, a Washington State bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or another approved academic program. Applicants simultaneously working to obtain their AA while working toward their BA or BAS with less than 30 credits toward the completion of their AA are also eligible for this pathway. Flyer. Volante.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees, paid directly to the academic institution
• Book reimbursement of up to $500
• Release time paid to the employer at a rate of $15 per hour, up to 3 hours per week
• Completion incentive for scholars who have successfully completed their scholarship contracts

Eligibility:

• Be employed at a child care center or family child care program that participates in Early Achievers for at least 3 months
• Work a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Have a MERIT-approved associate degree, or a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)
• Must have applied to, or have been accepted (including conditional acceptance) at, a Washington State BA or BAS Degree program in ECE or another approved academic program

Expectations:

• Apply for financial aid at the college you plan to attend before applying for this scholarship (strongly encouraged, but not mandatory)
• Complete a minimum of 15 academic credits during a scholarship contract
• Scholars must remain with their same employer for 6 months after the successful completion of a yearlong scholarship contract
• Scholars must adhere to scholarship guidelines and contract terms
• Scholars are responsible for the cost of attendance beyond the maximums and benefits of the scholarship contract

Additional Requirements:

If offered a scholarship, you must submit the following documents within a specific time-frame in order to accept the scholarship offer.

• Documentation of your acceptance to a Washington State institution (application, acceptance letter, conditional acceptance letter or current student schedule)
• Your most recent unofficial transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
• A copy of your financial aid award letter, if applicable

Deadlines:

All scholarship applications must be complete and submitted by the dates below to be considered for the corresponding term.

• Fall term – August 15
• Winter term (including spring semester) – November 15
• Spring term – February 15
• Summer term – April 15

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Notifications are sent via email the first week of the month following your submission. For example, if you submit an application on July 14, you will be notified the first week of August.

Contact: scholarships@childcareawarewa.org

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This pathway can be used complete a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) or any pre-bachelor’s degree coursework necessary to enter a bachelor’s program in Washington State. It is not necessary to have completed an associate degree for this pathway.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees, paid directly to the academic institution
• Book reimbursement of up to $500
• Release time paid to the employer at a rate of $15 per hour, up to 3 hours per week
• Completion incentive for scholars who have successfully completed their scholarship contracts

Eligibility:

• Be employed at a child care center or family child care program that participates in Early Achievers for at least 3 months
• Work a minimum of 10 hours per week

Expectations:

• Apply for financial aid at the college you plan to attend before applying for this scholarship (strongly encouraged, but not mandatory)
• Complete a minimum of 15 academic credits during a scholarship contract
• Scholars must remain with their same employer for 6 months after the successful completion of a yearlong scholarship contract
• Scholars must adhere to scholarship guidelines and contract terms
• Scholars are responsible for the cost of attendance beyond the maximums and benefits of the scholarship contract

Additional Requirements:

If offered a scholarship, you must submit the following documents within a specific time-frame in order to accept the scholarship offer.

• Documentation of your acceptance to a Washington State institution (application, acceptance letter or current student schedule)
• Your most recent unofficial transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
• A copy of your financial aid award letter, if possible
• Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarships Preliminary Academic Plan

Deadlines:

All scholarship applications must be complete and submitted by the dates below to be considered for the corresponding term.

• Fall term – August 15
• Winter term (including spring semester) – November 15
• Spring term – February 15
• Summer term – April 15

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Notifications are sent via email the first week of the month following your submission. For example, if you submit an application on July 14, you will be notified the first week of August.

Contact: scholarships@childcareawarewa.org

Apply Online

Scholar Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

This pathway can be used at any approved MACTE-accredited academy in Washington State.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees, paid directly to the academic institution
• Book reimbursement of up to $500
• Release time paid to the employer at a rate of $15 per hour, up to 3 hours per week
• Completion incentive for scholars who have successfully completed their scholarship contracts

Eligibility:

• Be employed at a child care center or family child care program that participates in Early Achievers for at least 3 months
• Work a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Have completed an associate or bachelor’s degree

Expectations:

• Scholars must remain with their same employer for 6 months after the successful completion of a yearlong scholarship contract
• Scholars must adhere to scholarship guidelines and contract terms
• Scholars are responsible for the cost of attendance beyond the maximums and benefits of the scholarship contract

Deadlines:

All scholarship applications must be complete and submitted by the dates below to be considered for the corresponding term.

• Fall term – August 15
• Winter term (including spring semester) – November 15
• Spring term – February 15
• Summer term – April 15

Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Notifications are sent via email the first week of the month following your submission. For example, if you submit an application on July 14, you will be notified the first week of August.

Contact: scholarships@childcareawarewa.org

Apply Online

Scholar Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

The Child Care Aware of Washington Coaching Certificate Scholarship is for Early Achievers and ECEAP coaches and lead staff enrolled in the University of Washington Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching program. Flyer. Volante.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Covers tuition and tuition related fees, paid directly to the University of Washington
• Books reimbursement of up to $500

Eligibility:

• Be employed as an Early Achievers or ECEAP coach or lead staff
• Have applied for the University of Washington’s Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching program

Expectations:

• Complete the University of Washington’s Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching program
• Scholars must remain with their same employer for 6 months after the successful completion of a yearlong scholarship contract

Deadlines:

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Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Notifications are sent via email. 

Contact: scholarships@childcareawarewa.org

Apply Online

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