Save the Children WV has an exciting scholarship opportunity available for individuals who reside in the following counties. This could be for child care providers (center, facility, home providers, afterschool providers) or any adult wanting to pursue one of the options listed below (such as a parent or caregiver who would like to enter an education related field).
- Calhoun (see WORC 6 flyer – AA and BA only – no CDA)
- Boone
- Braxton
- Clay
- Fayette
- Gilmer
- Lincoln
- Logan
- McDowell (see WORC 6 flyer – AA and BA only – no CDA)
- Mingo
- Nicholas
- Summers
- Webster
- Wyoming
The following scholarship opportunities are available.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) – 25 slots available (not available for Calhoun or McDowell counties at this time)
- 100% tuition and textbook for CDA – coursework is online
- $500 in office supplies
- $350 barrier reduction stipend
- $200 completion stipend
- $2000 in Lakeshore Learning Materials
- Associate (9 slots available) or Bachelor’s Degree (28 slots available) from an Accredited College of University
- Tuition: up to $2300 per semester for associate degree. Up to $5500 per semester for bachelor’s degree.
- Office Supplies: $500 of office supplies provided to participant
- Barrier Reduction Stipend: $550 annually
- Lakeshore Learning Materials: $2000 in Lakeshore Learning Materials upon completing degree.
Eligibility requirements:
- Reside in one of the target counties listed above.
- Enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university
- Maintain full-time course load while on scholarship.
- Agree to complete the Early Childhood Early Care and Education Empowerment Toolkit – a 12 hour, online professional development course.
Eligible Majors:
- Counseling
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Early Childhood Studies
- Elementary Education
- Family Studies
- Human Development
- Human Services
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Recreational Therapy
- Social and Behavioral Sciences: Child and Family Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Sports and Recreation
These scholarships are funded through June 30, 2029, so it is possible that individuals that enroll now can have their entire college tuition covered over their college career. For questions or to express interest in applying for this opportunity, please email Brooke Hunter ASSISTANT STATE DIRECTOR, WEST VIRGINIA – PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION at brhunter@savechildren.org Mobile: 304•412•4799
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