Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees per scholarship contract (one year or 12 months), paid directly to the academic institution
• Books and materials – 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

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

• 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 adhere to scholarship guidelines and contract terms
• Scholars are responsible for the cost of attendance beyond the maximums and benefits of the scholarship contract

If found eligible you will be moved to the second stage of the application process and you must submit the following documentation:

• 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

All scholarship applications must be complete (both the applicant and employer’s sections filled out) 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.

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees per scholarship contract, paid directly to the academic institution
• Books and materials  – 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

• 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
• Be in pursuit of a BA or BAS degree in ECE or a similar, approved field

• 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 adhere to scholarship guidelines and contract terms
• Scholars are responsible for the cost of attendance beyond the maximums and benefits of the scholarship contract

If found eligible, you must submit the following documentation:

• 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 applicable
• Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarships Preliminary Academic Plan

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.

• Up to $9,000 in tuition and fees per scholarship contract, paid directly to the academic institution
• Books and materials  – 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

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

• 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

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.