T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Texas is a comprehensive scholarship model designed to retain early childhood professionals through increasing their education and compensation. Our scholarships utilize a cost-sharing model that creates a partnership between the scholarship recipient, their employer, and T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Texas. With more robust scholarship models and expanded eligibility, earning your credential or degree is more possible than ever!
Eligibility Criteria:
High school diploma or GED
Earn less than $20 per hour
Employed at least 30 hrs/week at a licensed child care center OR licensed or registered family child care home
CDA Assessment Fee Scholarships provide:
95% of CDA Assessment Fee
$200 award for earning CDA credential
$250 award for remaining employed for 6 months
Associate and Bachelor Scholarships provide:
90% of tuition and books
$200/semester travel stipend
Release time to attend class and study
$350-$500 award for completing academic year
$500-$1,000 award for remaining employed for 12 to 18 months