Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

The Early Childhood Educator's Scholarship program is funded subject to the availability of funds and appropriation from the Massachusetts Legislature. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for prospective and currently employed early childhood and out-of-school educators and providers who enroll in a certificate, associates, bachelor's, or master's degree program in an approved area of study. The program was funded as a pilot initiative by the Legislature for the purpose of increasing the quality and availability of teachers and care providers to work with young children and youth, in inclusive settings including infant/toddler, preschool and school age programs. The scholarship is based on a per credit rate, depending on the type of institution, with applicants able to receive scholarships to assist with the cost of no more than three courses per semester during the traditional fall, spring and summer. Award amounts range from $350 per credit at community colleges up to $750 per credit at University of Massachusetts and private colleges/universities, with maximum awards per semester ranging from $3,150 to $6,750 depending on institution type.