Childcare scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 10, 2025

Apply below to the best Childcare scholarships for February 2025.

Women in Healthcare Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to female students pursuing healthcare. Share your passion and impact in the field.

Deadline:

July 2, 2025

Get Up To $250

Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships

Matanuska-Susitna County • Alaska • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Mat-Su Health Foundation offers scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents in health and human services, starting at $250.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

IMANA scholarship

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $50,000

The Voyager Scholarship

English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Deadline:

March 27, 2025

Get Up To $500

Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship

North Carolina • Childcare • Counseling • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dottie Martin Teachers Scholarship awards $500 to future NC teachers. Apply with an essay and recommendations!

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship

Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Conrad Spirrison Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for undergraduates in education with a 3.0 GPA, based on service and need.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $22,500

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate Scholarship

Washington • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores

Deadline:

February 26, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

MARE Scholarship Program

Missouri • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Juniors • Seniors

The MARE Scholarship Program offers $1,000 to Missouri education students aiming to teach in rural schools.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

Get Up To $750

Rural Missouri High School Senior Scholarship Fund

Missouri • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen

Rural Missouri High School Senior Scholarship Fund awards $750 to 35 seniors aiming to teach in rural Missouri schools.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Lynn P. Brewer, RPh Memorial Scholarship

New Hampshire • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen

The Lynn P. Brewer, RPh Memorial Scholarship awards $3,000 to NH high school students pursuing healthcare careers through an essay application.

Deadline:

September 16, 2025

Get Up To $850

Expression in Medicine Scholarship

The Expression in Medicine Scholarship awards $500 for essays on free expression's importance in healthcare. Open to undergraduates.

Deadline:

December 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Career and Technical Scholarship

Washington • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Automotive • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for residents pursuing STEM, healthcare, or trade programs.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation's scholarships

Appanoose County • Davis County • Jasper County • Jefferson County • Henry County • Keokuk County • Mahaska County • Monroe County • Van Buren County • Wapello County • Iowa • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation offers over 180 health care scholarships, totaling $534,000 annually for southeast Iowa students.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $3,200

Diversity in Health Care Scholarship

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Diversity in Health Care Scholarship awards $3,200 to underrepresented health professionals advancing their clinical credentials.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Teacher Pipeline Scholarship Program

Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Teacher Pipeline Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 annually for students with a 2.7 GPA, focusing on education majors.

Deadline:

May 20, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Future Educators Scholarship

Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Future Educators Scholarship awards $1,000 to students passionate about education with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Apply now!

Deadline:

August 8, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship

The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to HBCU juniors in healthcare focused on Black women's health.

Deadline:

August 19, 2025

Get Up To $5,500

Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program

Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Brown County • Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Dearborn County • Franklin County • Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship offers $5,500 for eligible students in select counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Deadline:

September 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund

Amador County • San Joaquin County • Butte County • Colusa County • El Dorado County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • Sierra County • Solano County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund provides $1,500+ to LGBTQ+ and allied healthcare students in select California counties.

Deadline:

August 16, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

The Bates Scholarship for the Advancement of Career and Technical Education

Boulder County • Colorado • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Childcare • Counseling • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen

The Bates Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Boulder County seniors pursuing technical education in healthcare, engineering, or manufacturing.

Deadline:

June 6, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

UNCF Health Careers Scholarship

UNCF Health Careers Scholarship offers $5,000 for high school seniors in health professions at CSSM, Cleveland. GPA 3.0 required.

Deadline:

December 12, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Student Research Grant In Early Childhood Language

Childcare • Education • Healthcare-Related • Graduate Students

ASHFoundation offers a $2,000 grant for master's and doctoral students researching early childhood language development.

Deadline:

April 17, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

TMCF | United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Program

Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The United Health Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for HBCU students pursuing clinical degrees, focusing on diversity in healthcare.

Deadline:

May 17, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Juniors • Seniors

The Kerrigan Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for HBCU juniors/seniors in art and education, focusing on K-12 and Fine Arts.

Deadline:

September 5, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship

Connecticut • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to full-time students training to teach blind and visually impaired students in Connecticut.

Deadline:

September 1, 2025

FAQ

To write a strong application for childcare scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your passion for childcare, your career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve them. Be sure to follow all application guidelines and proofread your materials before submission.

Childcare scholarships typically cover tuition fees, books, and sometimes additional costs such as supplies or transportation related to your education in childcare.

Yes, some childcare scholarships are available to international students, but eligibility can vary. It's important to check the specific requirements of each scholarship to determine if international applicants are accepted.

Common documents required for childcare scholarship applications include proof of enrollment in a relevant program, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Be sure to review the specific requirements for each scholarship.

To apply for childcare scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and sometimes submit a personal statement or essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Yes, you can apply for multiple childcare scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.

Eligibility criteria for childcare scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as enrollment in a childcare or early childhood education program, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.

Yes, many childcare scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and government programs. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find childcare scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, educational institutions, and organizations focused on early childhood education. A great resource for finding various scholarships is Mos.

Childcare scholarships are financial awards designed to help individuals cover the costs associated with childcare education and training programs. These scholarships aim to support those pursuing careers in childcare, including early childhood education and related fields.