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. 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 Scholarships are no longer being offered.  

Please note that timing restrictions and application deadlines apply.

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 2011 to May 2012
• PACE classes converted to college credits. Transcripts reflect semester Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Winter 2012 or Spring 2012
  
• CDA Credential must be dated on or after June 2011 through May 2012
• Courses must be eligible ECE focused courses

For scholarship applications for 2011-2012 school year, click here.  Application and scholarship instructions, click here.  Or contact your local PATCH office for more information.

Application Deadlines postmarked on or before: