Who is Eligible for a T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship?
Child care center and family child care educators may be eligible if they:
Live and work in Maine;
Have a high school diploma or GED;
Are employed at a licensed child care facility or licensed family child care home;
Work a minimum of 30 hours a week and earn less than $22/hour; and
Have the sponsorship of the early care and learning program which employs them.
What does the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship cover?
80-90% of tuition and book expenses;
A per semester travel/access stipend ;
A $250-600 bonus for scholars who complete their contract;
Counseling support from a staff member at MaineAEYC; and
Paid release time from the classroom (2 hours of paid release time per week for studying & homework — up to 32 hours per term).
