Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarship

This award is available to Kentucky resident students who are pursuing a degree or certificate in early childhood education at an eligible postsecondary institution in Kentucky. The student must be employed in an eligible capacity in the early childhood education field. Application requirements for the Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarship are:FAFSAApplication form

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a Kentucky resident. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. Must plan to pursue one of the following: a Child Development Associate Credential; an associate's degree in early childhood education; a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary early childhood education or a related program that is approved by the Early Childhood Development Authority; or a Kentucky Early Childhood Development Director's Certificate. Must be employed 20 hours or more weekly in a participating early childhood facility OR provide training in early childhood development at least 12 times per year for an organization approved to offer training by the Office of Inspector General of the Cabinet for Health Services OR be employed as a preschool associate teacher in a state-funded preschool program. Must be enrolled at a participating Kentucky institution. A list of the eligible schools is available on the KHEAA website. Must be enrolled in no more than nine credit hours per academic term. Must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree program.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View