Scholars for Excellence in Child Care

The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Program provides:

• Mentoring
• Support services
• Scholarships
• Financial aid
• Encourages child care providers to pursue a formal education in child development
  • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
  • Certificate of Mastery in Child Development (CoM)
  • Director’s Certificate of Completion (DCoC)
  • Associate degree in Child Development

Child Care Provider Scholarship:

Application

This scholarship is renewable and pays for 90% of tuition and fees and 100% of required textbooks.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Child care provider works at least 30 hours a week in child care (exception; 20 hours for SACoC),
• Has worked at least three months in child care in a DHS 1+ star or above child care facility or family child care home.

Scholar Coordinator: Carina Amrine (405) 682-7832 (work)