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:

  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: $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
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions