Childcare scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 09, 2025

Apply below to the best Childcare scholarships for February 2025.

AACPDM Student Travel Scholarship

Childcare • Education • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AACPDM offers a $250+ scholarship for full-time students/trainees who are members and authors of accepted abstracts for the Annual Meeting.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,139

Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Elderly Care Scholarship

The Rosetta Richardson's Trailblazer Scholarship offers $1,139 for students in healthcare focused on elderly care with personal cancer or dementia ties.

Deadline:

October 2, 2025

Get Up To $600

LAECA Scholarships

Childcare • Education • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

LAECA Scholarships offer $600 to undergraduate Child Development or Early Childhood Education students. Apply now!

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Scholarship

Washington • 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 • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program

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 • Teacher Education • Teaching • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Food Sciences & Technology • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • STEM • Technology • Transportation/Logistics • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen

The HBCU Scholars Empowerment Program supports Black high school seniors with financial need, offering awards of $250+ for eligible students.

Deadline:

July 8, 2025

Get Up To $300

Uniting Women in Healthcare Scholarship

The Uniting Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $300 to women pursuing healthcare careers. Apply with friends and share the award!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $250

Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Education • Childcare • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for the Early Childhood Education Scholarship for a chance to win $250 by submitting a 250-500 word essay.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $10,000

Kendra Smith Scholarship Program

Colorado • Florida • Georgia • Michigan • Tennessee • 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

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $3,000

NMCEL Scholarship

New Mexico • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Counseling • Social Work • High school

NMCEL Scholarship provides $3,000 for New Mexico high school seniors pursuing college, especially in education careers.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship

Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school

Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $600

NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee • Counseling • Education • Psychology • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Childcare • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare Administrative • Graduate Students

The NAJA Graduate Scholarship supports students working with children in various fields. Applicants need a personal statement and recommendations.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Marine Corps League Annual Good Citizenship Scholarship

North Carolina • Other Trades/Crafts • Aviation/Aeronautical • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Teacher Education • Education • Childcare • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Science • Nursing Assistant

The Marine Corps League offers a $250+ scholarship for Dare or Currituck high school students in trade programs at College of The Albemarle.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Rotary Club of Hertford Scholarship

North Carolina • Law Enforcement • Childcare • Education • Teacher Education • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Mental Health • Public Health • Nursing • Medicine • Medical/Biomedical Engineering

The Rotary Club of Hertford offers the James Llewllyn Roberson Scholarship for Perquimans students in BLET, Health Sciences, and Education.

Deadline Passed

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.