Early Childhood Educator Scholarship Program
The ECE Scholarship Program was established by the Massachusetts Legislature to increase the credentials and qualifications of the early education and care workforce. The ECE Scholarship is available annually and is a joint initiative between the Department of Higher Education (DHE) Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
The scholarship assists early educators and after school/out of school time professionals in pursuing certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree programs, offered by participating Massachusetts colleges or universities. Scholarship applicants may receive financial assistance up to 11 credits per semester in the fall, spring and summer (subject to funding availability). Eligible applicants for the scholarship must be residents of Massachusetts, matriculated students, working in an EEC-licensed or licensed-exempt program (center based care, outof-school time care, or family child care).
Eligible applicants must work a minimum of 20 hours per week and must have been employed for a minimum of six months, in a program that is licensed or authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care(EEC). For complete details about the ECE Scholarship, or to apply, please visit the following website:
The 2024-25 Early Childhood Educators Scholarship (ECE) application is currently delayed due to complications with the retrieval of FAFSA data. Students are encouraged to check back periodically for an update and make certain that they have completed the 2024-25 FAFSA.
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/
To learn more about ECE Scholarship click on this link.
The North Shore Community College Career Pathways grant partnership offers college courses, advising and support to eligible participants for free or at a significantly reduced cost. Each college provides different courses and services, so it is important to know which program and location best meets your needs and goals.
COLLEGE COURSES
North Shore Community College
Summer courses
ECE101: Child Growth & Development - online with one Zoom class on the first night - 12 weeks - 5/20-8/17/24
ECE110: Foundations of ECE - hybrid zoom - night To be determined - 12 weeks - 5/20-8/17/24
ECE206: Supervision & Administration of ECE Programs - online -6 weeks - 5/20-6/29/24
ECE204: Children with Special Needs - online - 6 weeks - 5/20-6/29/24
CMP101: Composition 1 for ECE - 'Communications proficiency' required. Course is required of all degree seekers. Online - 12 weeks - 5/20-8/17/24
Limited seat courses*
ECE103: Supporting the Young Child's. Physical & Mental Health - online - 6 weeks - 5/20-6/29/24
ECE104: Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers - IN PERSON in Lynn - Thursdays 6:30-9:40 pm - 12 weeks - 5/20-8/17/24
ECE105: Using the Expressive Arts with Young Children - IN PERSON in Lynn - Wednesdays 6:30-9:40 pm -12 weeks - 5/20-8/17/24
ECE116: Prosocial Guidance for Young Children - hybrid Zoom - Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm in Zoom and work online - 6 weeks - 5/20-6/29/24
For course descriptions click here
To apply for any of the courses above click here
*Spanish Courses
En Español-Child Growth & Development-zoom los Miercoles
En Español-ECE124-Intro to CDA and Portfolio(6 credits)*cupo limitado
For more information or advising, contact:
Kathy Gallo, M.Ed.
North Shore Community College
Office location – 300 Broad St. LYNN – room E-217
781-593-6722 X6249
Mercedes Villar, M.Ed. (hablo Español)
North Shore Community College
Office location – 300 Broad St. LYNN – room E-219
781-593-6722 X6253
Mvillar@northshore.edu
Salem State University
-coming soon-
For more information or advising, contact:
Christina Cassano, Ed.D.
Salem State University
978.542.7427
Contact Johannah Morgen jmorgen@salemstate.edu
for any questions about transfer programs.