If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and you are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible for a QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship!
The new QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship, made possible by a partnership between QUALITYstarsNY and the Early Childhood Career Development Center, funds tuition for one course per semester (a maximum of two courses per year) for eligible QUALITYstarsNY participants.
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Application Period Now Closed for Fall 2024 Semester
The application period has closed for the fall 2024 semester. Applicants will be notified about their funding decision during the week of July 22, 2024.
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship funds to complete an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing certification, credential, or coursework. Scholarship funds may cover one course per semester (maximum of 2 semesters per year).
- College and career advisement from the Career Development Center to ensure you are on the correct pathway for your personal career journey
Additional funding support
Funding for teacher certification exams and international transcript translation and evaluation is available through the workforce scholarship application. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis.