Early Childhood Scholarships

The PATCH Scholarship program allows people to increase their knowledge in current developmentally appropriate practices and increase the number of people entering into the early care and education profession.

Funded by the Department of Human Services, PATCH scholarships provide training reimbursement for early childhood specific college courses, PACE workshops (if converted to college credits) or assessment fees for obtaining a CDA certificate. Maximum amount $750 per round (3 rounds per year: September, February, May). Limited funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that timing restrictions and application deadlines also apply.

What is eligible?

• Early care and education class for college credits (does not include books)
• Conversion of PACE classes for college credit
• CDA Credential ($350 initial assessment fee; $50 for renewal fee)

Click here to download a 2008-2009 Scholarship Application. For Scholarship Application procedures, click here (includes eligible courses and other information). You may also pick up an application packet from your college or university financial aid office. Or contact your local PATCH office for more information.

Application Deadlines:

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Visit these organizations for more information on scholarship opportunities.

• Hawaii Community Foundation
  http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php
• Castle Foundation
  http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/castle/rfp.html
• University of Hawaii Financial Aid Offices
  http://www.hawaii.edu/fas
• University of Hawaii Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity
  http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity
• College is Possible
  http://www.collegeispossible.org