You may be eligible for a T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Michigan scholarship if you:

• Work in a licensed, tribal, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), or Developmental Kindergarten (DK) setting directly with children. Positions include: Director, assistant director, teacher, assistant/aide, para-pro assigned to birth-pre-k setting, owner, family/group home child care, curriculum specialist/director, floater, site supervisor, school-age program staff. Cooks, bus drivers, administrative support and other positions in licensed, tribal, ECSE or DK setting must submit proof they work at least 20hr/week directly with children in a classroom. Position hours may be across licenses held by one organization.
• Are pursuing a CDA, MiYDA, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education including ZN Endorsement (Early Childhood General and Special Education- Birth to Kindergarten), and ZO Endorsement (Lower Elementary Education- Pre-K to 3rd Grade) when combined with the ZN Endorsement.
• Meet the following income eligibility requirements:
  • Earn no more than $19.60/hour if pursuing a CDA, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree coursework
• Work in a program willing to sponsor you on scholarship, or are employed in a stipend scholarship approved program.

For Master’s Degree eligibility requirements, visit https://www.miaeyc.org/professional-development/t-e-a-c-h-scholarships/scholarship-information/masters-degree-scholarship/

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. Michigan AEYC will no longer accepted printed T.E.A.C.H. applications.
Please contact teach@nullmiaeyc.org or call 517-351-4183 ext. 312 if you need application assistance.

Complete and submit your T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship application after admittance into a participating college or university. CDA Assessment or Renewal applicants should apply for a T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship after beginning the online application for the CDA Credential at www.cdacouncil.org.CDA applicants must apply for the credential online to be eligible for a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship. View a video of the CDA Application process before beginning your scholarship application here: CDA Application Video

Applicants working in a licensed child care program must submit a valid and active license number on your T.E.A.C.H. application. Visit www.greatstarttoquality.org to verify your program’s license number and status. Programs on a 2nd provisional or revoked license are not eligible for participation on the scholarship.

Incomplete applications will cause a delay in response time. Complete applications including all required attachments must be received for consideration and a scholarship award will be communicated within 8-12 weeks of receiving a completed application. Applications are accepted in the order they are received AND prioritized based on participation in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality Star Rating System.