Application deadlines are as follows; July 15 - fall term, November 15 - spring term, April 30 - summer term.
T.E.A.C.H. Eligibility Requirements:
- Work in a regulated preschool, child care center, or home program for at least 30 hours per week (or full time for the hours your preschool offers programming)
- Have worked with children birth to age 5 in your current program for at least 3 months
- Are working toward an early childhood degree, CDA credential (or renewal), endorsement, or teacher licensure renewal at an Iowa college (or would like to be)
- Have the support of your employer (if applicable).
- Demonstrate participation in or progress towards a quality initiative such as QRS, QPPS, Head Start, or NAEYC/NAFCC accreditation.
What to do Before Applying:
- Talk with your director (if applicable) about supporting you on a scholarship. We would love to help you have this conversation!
- Explore your college options - check out our College Resource Directory, Iowa Community Colleges and Iowa 4 year schools,
- Think about your long term career goal
- Contact T.E.A.C.H. to talk with a counselor about scholarship and college options
Scholarship Options:
T.E.A.C.H. has scholarships for: CDA assessments, CDA renewals, and early childhood associate degrees, bachelors degrees, endorsements to teaching licenses, and teacher licensure renewal. For more information about any of these options, click below:
Details for Program Directors
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Paper Form
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Online Form
