Scholarships

An Academic Scholarship is for those taking courses towards an early childhood development degree from any Idaho college/university or CDA Technical Certificate Assessment. The Academic Scholarship pays tuition for all courses needed for a Child Development Associate (CDA), Technical Certificate, Associate Degree, or Bachelor Degree in early childhood.

Academic Scholarships consist of a partnership between IdahoSTARS, the scholarship recipient, and the sponsoring child care center or home where the scholarship recipient works. Each party shares in the cost of the scholarship.

The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Assessment/Renewal Scholarship is available for those providers who have completed an approved CDA course of study and are applying for their CDA Assessment or renewing their CDA Credential. Application materials and training associated with assessment/renewal are not covered by this scholarship.

A single college course offered for college credit at an accredited Idaho state college or university. Course must be in early childhood education, related field, or used to increase quality practice. Scholarships cover tuition owed by the student. Scholarships do not cover enrollment fees, activity fees, parking or books, etc.

The GED Testing Reimbursement Scholarship covers any of the five GED Subject Tests (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) offered at an official GED Testing site. Scholarships cover testing fees already paid by the student. Scholarships do not cover enrollment in GED practice tests or tutoring.

The Training Scholarship covers any IdahoSTARS approved trainings, workshops, or conferences in Early Care and Education Core Knowledge Components Ten Core Knowledge Components for Early Care and Education completed after initial enrollment in IdahoSTARS. **Note: The Training Scholarship deadline has increased to 3 business weeks before the date of the training.**

Approved trainings are listed online at the IdahoSTARS Training Calendar.