About the Scholarship

This scholarship is open to Massachusetts undergraduate students who are matriculated in a degree program in early childhood education or a related field (i.e., elementary education, sociology, psychology). Students must be employed, for at least one year, as an educator or provider in an early education and care program or out of school time program that is licensed or authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and continue employment in this field while pursuing the approved course of study. Application requirements for the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program are:FAFSAApplication form

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations. Must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts. Must enroll, as a matriculated student, in an eligible undergraduate degree program (full or part time). Must study early childhood education or a related field (i.e., elementary education, sociology, psychology). Must have been employed, for at least one year, as an educator or provider in an early education and care program or out of school time program that is licensed or authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and continue employment in this field while pursuing the approved course of study. Must attend an eligible Massachusetts postsecondary institution. For the purpose of the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship, an eligible institution is defined as a regionally accredited public or private college or university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that offers an early childhood education program of study or program in a related field. A list of eligible institutions is available on the MOSFA website.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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