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Child Development Grant

$6,000

Deadline: Aug. 16, 2025

Description

This scholarship worth as much as $6000 over 4 years is a need-based grant for undergraduate students attending an eligible public California university who are majoring in child development. Candidates must apply through their school, and award recipients commit to teaching one year in a CA-licensed childcare center for every year the scholarship was received.

Website

http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/child_development_application.pdf

Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Bachelor's & Certification

Eligible Programs

At eligible California public universities

Eligible Locations

California

Education Stage

Undergraduate

Require Major

Child Development

Maintain enrollment leading to a Child Development Permit in an institution approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); Complete coursework necessary to obtain the permit listed above within a CTC approved program. 

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

1

School Type

Any