T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA
KinderCare Education™ Scholarship
Who is eligible to participate in this special T.E.A.C.H./KinderCare Education™ Scholarship?
Any teacher, assistant teacher, or director who would like to take coursework leading t
oward earning either an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education is eligible to apply. If you would like to go to college and participate in this program, talk with your KinderCare Education™ center director to see if you meet your center’s requirements.
T.E.A.C.H./KinderCare Education™ Scholarship Recipient Expectations:
- 10% of tuition and book costs
- Complete 9-15 credit hours during the contract year
- Commit to at least one additional year at your KinderCare® site following the end of the scholarship contract
- Maintain employment at your participating KinderCare® site full time (30+ hours/week)
Participating KinderCare Education™ Centers provide:
- 20% of tuition and books
- Up to 3 hours of paid release time/week per semester
- $350 bonus upon successfully completing at least 9 credit hours during the contract year
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA provides:
- 70% of tuition and books
- $65 travel/internet stipend per semester
- $250 bonus upon successfully completing at least 9 credit hours during the contract year
Scholarship Model Overview
| |
Scholarship |
Education |
Compensation |
Commitment |
| Recipient |
10% tuition
10% books
|
9-15 semester hours per year at an Iowa community college or an Iowa 4-year college*
*T.E.A.C.H. will pay up to the state university rate of tuition
|
$600 bonus |
Additional year in sponsoring center |
|
Employer
(for teachers)
|
20% tuition
20% books
Provide paid release time
|
Pay $350 of bonus |
|
Employer
(for directors)
|
20% tuition
20% books
no release time
|
| T.E.A.C.H. |
70% tuition
70% books
Travel/Internet stipend ($65/term)
Individualized counseling
|
Pay $250 of bonus |
How to apply:
- Download a paper copy of the application
- Or, ask your KinderCare Education™ site director for an application
Information for Participating Programs and Scholarship Recipients:
For more information, contact:
Lauren Linnenbrink
515.331.8000 ext. 120
