EARLY CHILDHOOD ACCESS CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY FOR ECACE SCHOLARSHIP
ILLINOIS, June 6 - Scholarship Program Serves Eligible Workers Seeking Postsecondary Credentials/Degrees in Early Childhood Education
"Working in early childhood education can be very difficult," said Kayla Conrad, a student in the Early Childhood Education program at Kaskaskia Community College in Centralia, Illinois. "We often feel underpaid, overworked, and underappreciated. With the ECACE scholarship, I finally feel like someone sees us, understands our needs, and is ready to help. Words cannot express how thankful I am for this opportunity. Early childhood education is extremely important, and I am relieved to see that our value, and the value of our work, is finally being given the proper recognition."
The scholarship can cover as much as the total cost of attendance (which can include tuition and fees, room and board, books, and transportation) for an academic year (including summer) after other financial aid received. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to continue or return to teaching or direct services in the early childhood care and education field in Illinois after they complete their program of study.
To apply for the scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year, students should complete the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) if they have not already done so, as well as the ECACE scholarship application, and should provide required documentation. Eligible students who are currently enrolled in a participating institution are encouraged to work with their financial aid advisor.
"These scholarships help ensure that we fill a critical workforce gap," said ICCB Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Student Success and ECACE Co-Project Director Dr. Marcus Brown. "We look forward to continuing to expand the early childhood workforce to better serve Illinois families through highly skilled professionals that reflect the diversity of the state."
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