KCCTO offers scholarships to help early childhood providers continue to grow their career and expertise.
*New Requirement Prior to Application*: A completed Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) is now required to be uploaded within the application in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Please view the drop-down menus below for each of our scholarship details, how to apply and the policies and procedures.
In-Service Training Scholarship
Any Kansas provider currently working in a licensed child care facility is eligible to apply for the In-Service Training Progression of Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or in-person training for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
Type of Professional Development
In-Service training types:
Please note that starting November 1, 2023, KCCTO will no longer be offering in-service training scholarships for our courses. However, some exceptions may apply, which will be indicated in the course description. Please be aware that you will still be able to enroll in KCCTO courses at an affordable price while receiving the same high-quality training you have come to expect.
- Online Training
- In-Person Training
Training must be:
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) approved, OR
- Offered by an agency with authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Scholarship Applicant must:
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start staff are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Complete training
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
KCCTO will:
- Pay online or in-person registration costs of courses up to a maximum per person $200 per year (July – June)
- Maximum per facility $2,400 per year (July – June)
- Pay registration costs for up to 120 clock hours of training (maximum of $400) for CDA training programs
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
National Conference Scholarship
Any Kansas provider currently working in a licensed child care facility is eligible to apply for the National Conference Training Progression of Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or face-to-face statewide or national conferences for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
The conference must be:
- Offered by an agency with authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Applicant Must:
- Complete an IPDP and submit it with the application
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas OR employed in a qualifying licensed exempt facility, e.g., USD
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Complete training
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
KCCTO Will:
- Pay attendance costs of up to $2,400 per person/calendar year (including registration, membership fees, CEU fees, travel, and lodging) SEE Policies and Procedures Pages 3-4 for travel and lodging reimbursement details.
- Maximum per facility $4,800 per year (July-June)
- SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Higher Education Scholarship
Any Kansas provider currently working in a licensed child care facility is eligible to apply for the National Conference Training Progression of Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or face-to-face statewide or national conferences for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
Type of Professional Development
In-Service training types:
Please note that starting November 1, 2023, KCCTO will no longer be offering in-service training scholarships for our courses. However, some exceptions may apply, which will be indicated in the course description. Please be aware that you will still be able to enroll in KCCTO courses at an affordable price while receiving the same high-quality training you have come to expect.
- Online Training
- In-Person Training
Courses must be:
- From an accredited institute of higher education in Kansas
- An early childhood education course
- No more than 6 credit hours per semester
Applicant must:
- Complete an IPDP and submit it with the application
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas OR employed in a qualifying licensed exempt facility, e.g., USD
- Use any other available financial aid (including the KS Promise Scholarship) prior to applying for this scholarship
- Complete FASFA
- Complete course enrollment
- Complete course with a “C” grade or higher
- Provide verification of course completion to KCCTO
KCCTO will:
- Pay 100% of the cost of tuition and fees of up to 6 credit hours per semester, pending verification of use of any other available financial aid.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Pediatric First Aid & CPR Scholarship
Any Kansas provider currently working in a licensed child care facility is eligible to apply for the Higher Education Progression of Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship can be used for early childhood courses at accredited institutions of higher education in Kansas.
Courses must be:
- Training must be accepted by KDHE Child Care Licensing
Applicant Must:
- Complete an IPDP and submit it with the application
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas OR employed in a qualifying licensed exempt facility, e.g., USD
KCCTO Will:
- Pay for Certification Fee up to $85
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures HERE
State Conference Training Progression of Professional Development Scholarship
This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or face-to-face statewide conferences for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
Statewide Conference:
Training must be:
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) approved, OR
- Offered by an agency with Authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Applicant Must:
- Currently be employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start staff are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Complete training
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
- Verify that the conference meets the KDHE or CEU requirement
KCCTO Will:
- Pay State conference attendance costs of up to maximum per person $800 (including registration, membership if applicable, CEU fees, travel, and lodging) per year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Maximum per facility $8,000 per year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- SEE Page 4 for travel and lodging reimbursement details.
- SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance* scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Note: Pay-in-Advance scholarships only apply to registration fees when arrangements can be made. Travel and lodging expenses may be submitted for reimbursement after attending the conference. DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures HERE
Looking for a State Conference to attend? Here are some upcoming State professional development events to check out.
*Please Note: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
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Aim4Excellence Director’s Credential
Aim4Excellence Director’s Credentials are eligible to Kansas Directors working in a licensed child care facility.
National Director’s Credential
Applicant must:
- Be the Director of a licensed facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start Directors are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete a 9 self-paced, interactive online Aim4Excellence learning modules
- Participate in monthly check-in calls with KCCTO Professional Development Support Specialist (PDSS)
- Participate in a Cohort Zoom meetings with other professionals working towards the same goal
KCCTO will:
- Pay $1,750 registration fee-McCormick Aim4Excellence Learning Modules
- PDSS will provide direct support
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
For more information or questions prior to applying, email kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197.
View Policies & Procedures HERE.
Questions?
Submit your question with our online Connect With Us form about scholarships or join one of our LIVE Scholarship Information Sessions!
Looking for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential information?
Visit KCCTO’s CDA Resource Center for CDA scholarship details and applications.
