Montessori Credential Scholarship
This scholarship can be used to support any approved MACTE-accredited academic program in Washington State, and is only for early childhood and infant and toddler credentials.
Eligibility Requirements
- Acceptance into an approved MACTE-Accredited academic program in WA State
- Have already met the education requirement set by the academy
- Employed at an Early Achievers site for at least 3 months (at the time of application submission)
- Work an average of 10 hours per week or 40 hours per month
Benefits
- Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees per scholarship contract, paid directly to the academic institution
- Books and materials reimbursement – up to $500 per contract year
- Release time paid to the employer at a rate of $15 per hour, up to 3 hours per week for each term enrolled

I’ve been able to implement my education into the classroom and with my other teachers and mentor them. The courses I enjoyed the most were the more practical, hands-on focused classes. Having the scholarship has allowed me to have that journey and it wouldn’t be possible without it.
– Kimberly Wold, Scholarship Recipient