KCCTO offers scholarships for:
- clock-hour training: online or in-person training; statewide conferences
- continuing education unit (CEU) training: online or in-person training; statewide conferences
- higher education: early childhood education associate’s degrees; early childhood certificates; director’s credentials
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential training: online or in-person training; community college CDA courses
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential application fee: the Council for Professional Recognition’s online CDA application fee
Who can apply?
You can apply for a KCCTO scholarship if you:
- have currently worked in the same licensed Kansas child care program for at least the last 6 months,
- are a Kansas resident, and
- are a DCF Child Care Assistance provider
However, you do not need to be a DCF Child Care Assistance provider to apply for a CDA Credential application fee scholarship.
What are the criteria for eligible training or courses?
| SCHOLARSHIP TYPE | TRAINING/COURSE MUST BE: | KCCTO WILL: |
| Clock Hour Training | -KDHE approved | Online Training: -Pay registration costs of courses up to 10 clock hours ($150 maximum) In-Person Training or Statewide Conference: -Support the cost of training registration |
| Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training | -CEU approved | -Pay training registration costs and CEU fees |
| Higher Education | -From an accredited Kansas community college -An early childhood education course included in the program of study for an Early Childhood Education major, Director’s Credential, or Early Childhood Certificate | -Reimburse 80% of the cost of up to 3 credit hours per semester, pending receipt of verification of completion |
| Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Training | Online or In-Person Training: -KDHE approved -Applicable to the Candidate’s CDA setting Community College or Vo-Tech CDA Courses: -From an accredited Kansas community college or vo-tech -An early childhood education course included in the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential program of study -Applicable to the Candidate’s CDA setting | Online or In-Person Training: -Pay registration costs for up to 120 clock hours of training (maximum of $400) Community College or Vo-Tech CDA Courses: -Reimburse 80% of the cost of up to 9 credit hours (limited to 6 credit hours per semester), pending receipt of verification of completion of each course |
| Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee | -Pay the $425 application fee to the Council for Professional Recognition on behalf of the CDA Candidate |
How do I apply?
Complete the online scholarship application and Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) at a link below:
- Clock hour training
- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training
- Higher Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Training
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee
Questions?
Connect With Us to speak with a KCCTO staff member about our scholarships!