Early Childhood Degree Scholarship Program

Grant Description

The Early Childhood Degree Scholarship Program provides up to $25 000 per recipient to support individuals working in non-government early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in the ACT to obtain an ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching degree. Funding is reimbursed at 25 percent per year over four years for full-time study or 12.5 percent per year over eight years for part-time study. By enhancing educators’ qualifications, the Program aims to strengthen implementation of the National Quality Framework and improve career outcomes and pedagogical skills for participating educators.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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