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Bachelor's Degree Completion Pathway

Child Care Aware of Washington
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2025
Closes: 12/31/2025

The Bachelor's Degree Completion Pathway is for early learning professionals who need to complete the last two years of their BA or BAS degree. This pathway is for those who have completed an associate degree or a Direct-Transfer Agreement (DTA), and have already applied to, or been admitted to, a Washington State bachelor's degree program in early childhood education or a similar, approved field. This scholarship has four deadlines throughout the year.

Win up to
$9,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Completed a MERIT-approved associate degree, a Direct-Transfer Agreement, or less than 30 credit hours towards an associate degree that is being sought in conjunction with a bachelor's degree
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree in Washington
  • Studying for a degree in early childhood education or a similar approved field
  • Employed at a childcare center or family childcare program that is participating in Early Achievers, Washington state's Quality Rating and Improvement System
  • Work an average of 10 hours per week teaching children or in a leadership role at the current facility
  • Have worked for a minimum of three months at my current facility before applying for the scholarship
  • Planning to continue working for their same employers for at least 6 months following the scholarship year

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Sophomore, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: WA
    Intended Area of Study
    Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services., Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
    Activities
    Work

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