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 (converted to college credits) or assessment fees for obtaining or renewing a CDA crendential. In addition, PATCH has designated a limited amount of scholarship funding for its new Needs-Based Scholarship. Maximum amount awarded is $750 per round (3 rounds per year: August, January, May). Limited funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition reimbursements are distributed after the close of each round.  Needs-Based Scholarship monies are distributed at the time tuition is due.  Please note that timing restrictions and application deadlines apply.

  Residents of Hawaii Island only, Hawaii Island United Way has generously donated funding to support the professional development needs of the Hawaii Island early care and education community through this scholarship.

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What is eligible?

• Only tuition of eligible college coursework taken from in-state institutions. (Does not cover books, student fees, technical online fees, etc.)
  
• PACE classes that have been converted to college credit
• CDA Credential ($325 initial assessment fee; $50 for renewal fee)
• The ECE Scholarship does not cover out-of-state courses whether campus-based or online.

• College courses must be completed June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011
• PACE classes converted to college credits June 1, 2010 to May 31 2011
  
• CDA Credential must be dated on or after June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011
• Courses must be eligible ECE focused courses

Click here to download a 2010 Scholarship Application. For Scholarship Application guidelines and instructions, 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 postmarked on or before: