CCKA Provider Scholarship Program

CCKA Provider Scholarship Program

Organization: Crawford County Kids Association (IL, US)

Purpose: Designed to reduce financial barriers for early childhood educators pursuing professional development. Supports the local child care workforce and ensures Crawford County children benefit from high-quality, well-trained providers.

Geographic Scope: Crawford County, Illinois

What the Program Provides:

Target Audience

• Aspiring early childhood educators just starting their career
• Current early childhood educators looking to grow in the field

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following:
• Be a student at one of the four Crawford County high schools OR enrolled at Illinois Eastern Community College
• Be currently taking Early Childhood Education classes
• Be able to demonstrate financial need that creates a barrier to professional development

Important Notes

• Acceptance into the program does NOT guarantee full tuition coverage
• Any remaining balance is the student's responsibility
• Applicants may be placed on a waitlist if funding becomes available
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
• Processing time: Approximately 30 days for application review

Contact

• Email: rshaner@crawfordcountyil.com