Scholarships

Training Scholarshiops cover the cost of IdahoSTARS-approved trainings, workshops or conferences through distance learning or in person. A scholarship may pay costs in advance or professionals may pay costs up front and apply for a reimbursement scholarship.

Which CDA program is right for you?

CDA Scholarships cover the costs of CDA assessment or renewal. Request a scholarship for fees to be paid directly to the Council for Professional Recognition or pay up front and apply for a reimbursement scholarship.

The Council for Professional Recognition (CDA Council) has changed the process for payment of CDA assessment and renewal fees. Please contact you regional Child Care Resource Center or academicscholarships@idahoaeyc.org for support.

Single Course Scholarships cover tuition for a single course offered through an Idaho state college or university. The course must be focused on early childhood education or a related field or used to increase quality practices in an early childhood program.

Academic degree scholarships are designed to increase your level of education, reduce turnover and increase wages for the early childhood workforce.

The scholarship covers tuition for early care and education staff seeking an early childhood degree at an Idaho college or university. The scholarship covers 9-16 credits each academic year toward a Child Development Associate (CDA), Technical Certificate, Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood.

The scholarship is a partnership between IdahoSTARS, the scholar and the sponsoring child care center or home-based program. Each party shares in the cost of the scholarship.

GED Testing Reimbursement Scholarships reimburse the testing fees of any GED Subject Test offered at an official GED Testing site.