The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Scholarship Program awards scholarships to eligible child care professionals to complete coursework in the area of child development or early childhood education.
This scholarship is a partnership between the teacher/family child care provider, child care center, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (Link opens in new window) and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS).
This scholarship enables child care teachers/providers to improve their skills through education, receive an educational stipend and continue the availability of quality child care in local communities.
Eligibility requirements:
- Work in a one-star plus or above OKDHS or Tribal licensed child care facility with a minimum of 10 percent subsidy children at time of application;
- Be employed at a child care facility for three months before beginning coursework ; and
- Work at least 30 hours per week as follows:
- Teachers must earn $12 or less per hour
- Directors must earn $15 or less per hour
Scholarships available for:
- Coursework taken at two-year colleges or technology centers leading toward: a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Certificate of Mastery, Director’s Certificate of Mastery, or an Associate of Arts or Science degree in child development or early childhood education;
- Child Development Associate/Child Care Professional (CDA/CCP) Credential Assessment; or
- Educational stipend upon completion of coursework, and fulfillment of scholarship agreement; and/or when CDA/CCP Credential is received
Contact Information:
Scholarship Office
Phone: (405) 225-9395
1-866-343-3887
For additional information, contact the scholar coordinator at your local two-year college or the admissions office at your local technology center.