ECIC DE RISE Scholarships – Associate and Bachelor Scholarships
Scholarship Overview: For individuals seeking an associates degree or bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education
Application Available: January 1, 2026
Deadline Date: December 31, 2026
Scholarship Details:
These scholarships help ensure Delaware’s early childhood educators have access to professional development and education without financial barriers. Includes:
- Tuition coverage (up to 13 credits per semester and some fees) at approved institutions of higher educations and degree programs.
- Laptop
- $250 support stipend per semester
- Other stipends, including completion stipends
Scholars must maintain a 2.5 GPA, remain continuously enrolled in an approved degree program, and consistent participation in three progress meetings per semester. For more details, visit the Associate Degree Scholarship or Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship pages.
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: $1000+
Award Details:
Tuition coverage (up to 13 credits per semester and some fees) at approved institutions of higher educations and degree programs.
Laptop
$250 support stipend per semester
Other stipends, including completion stipends
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, College Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions