ECIC DE RISE Scholarships – CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: For individuals seeking high-quality training to earn or renew their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Application Available: January 1, 2026
Deadline Date: December 31, 2026
Scholarship Details:
This scholarship is designed to provide extensive support throughout the CDA® credentialing process. It includes required monthly cohort meetings and classroom observations, along with the following benefits:
- Laptop
- $500 support stipend
- CDA® assessment fee
- CDA® book
- Quorum E-Learning subscription (if needed)
- $1,000 completion stipend
Eligibility Requirements
All ECIC DE RISE Scholarships require applicants to work at least 20 hours per week directly with children in a Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) licensed early care and education program.
- For scholarships offering a completion stipend, scholars must complete six (6) months of consecutive employment for a minimum of 20 hours per week in Delaware, serving children from prenatal to 2nd grade and/or their families.
- This six-month employment requirement begins based on the conferral date listed on the DE RISE Associate or Bachelor’s diploma or the credential date on the CDA® Credential for DE RISE CDA Comprehensive and DE RISE CDA Voucher Only Scholars.
How to Apply
To apply for an ECIC DE RISE Scholarship:
- Log in or create an account in the Delaware Early Care and Education Portal.
- Click the “Professional Portal” icon.
- Select “View My Scholarship Journey” and complete the requested information.
- From the “My Scholarship Type” dropdown, choose the scholarship application you wish to complete.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1500+
Award Details:
Laptop
$500 support stipend
CDA® assessment fee
CDA® book
Quorum E-Learning subscription (if needed)
$1,000 completion stipend
Website/URL: https://ecic.desu.edu/all-scholarships/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: ECIC Main Contact
Contact Email: ECIC@desu.edu
Contact Phone Number: 302-857-7400
Filters:
Eligibility: Ethnicity/Race, Financial Need, Undocumented
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions