ECIC DE RISE Scholarships – CDA® Voucher Only Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: For Early Childhood Education professionals who have completed their CDA® portfolio and are working towards their CDA® credential.
Application Available: January 1, 2026
Deadline Date: December 31, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Designed for ECE professionals who have completed their CDA® portfolio and are working towards their CDA® credential. Includes:

  • CDA® assessment fee
  • A $1000 completion stipend

If additional guidance or portfolio support is needed, the CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship may be a better fit.

For more details, visit Child Development Associate® Other

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:

  1. Log in or create an account in the Delaware Early Care and Education Portal.
  2. Click the “Professional Portal” icon.
  3. Select “View My Scholarship Journey” and complete the requested information.
  4. From the “My Scholarship Type” dropdown, choose the scholarship application you wish to complete.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: $1000

Award Details:

CDA® assessment fee
A $1000 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

 

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