The General Scholarship
For child care center staff, Washington Scholarships pays:
- 75% of the cost of tuition and books
- 15% of the cost of tuition and books is covered by center
- $50 travel stipend per enrolled quarter
- Reimbursement to the center for up to three hours of release time per week
For family child care providers and assistants, Washington Scholarships pays:
- 90% of the cost for tuition and books
- $50 travel stipend per enrolled quarter
- Reimbursement to the provider for up to three hours of release time per week
The provider is awarded a $200 to $300 bonus each year from Washington Scholarships, as well as a bonus or raise from their employer (if a center employee), upon completion of the required coursework.
Eligibility Requirements
Are you a center provider AND…?
If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible for scholarship, on a space available basis:
- Are employed, not volunteering, in a WA State licensed child care center.
- Work at least 30 hours per week (15-29 hours per week for school-age care providers).
- Have worked at your current center for at least 6 months.
- Plans to pursue a CDA, ECE certificate, or ECE Associates Degree at a WA State community or technical college.
Are you a family child care provider AND…?
- Are employed, not volunteering, in a WA State licensed family child care home.
- Work at least 30 hours per week (15-29 hours per week for school-age care providers).
- Have operated your family child care business for at least 6 months.
- Plans to pursue a CDA, ECE certificate, or ECE Associates Degree at a WA State community or technical college.
Scholarship Applications
Family Child Care Provider Application
Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted year around, although scholarships will be awarded on a quarterly basis.
