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NJ Early Childhood (Abbott) Scholarship is
available to individuals employed by licensed child care centers
which are contracted with public schools in Abbott Districts.
Funds are available to individuals working toward a CDA or CCP
credential, an early childhood education associate's or bachelor's
degree, and the P-3 Early Childhood Teacher Certificate.
Financial Assistance for CDA/CCP
The New Jersey Early Childhood Scholarship Program provides funds in education
scholarships for early childhood practitioners working in licensed child
care centers that have contracted with Abbott school districts. Individuals
seeking to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) may apply for up
to $1000 in training funds and the $325 assessment fee after training has
been completed. Individuals seeking to earn their Certified Childcare Professional
(CCP) may apply for $495 for the application packet and $530 for training.
Scholarship funds may be used at any participating Unified Child Care Agency
or the NJ Child Care Association. Only one major may be pursued at a
time. All recipients will receive a $50.00 expense stipend per course. All
applications should be received no later than 30 days before the start of
training to allow adequate time for processing.
Applications for the Child Development
Associate (CDA) and Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) can
be obtained by calling (973) 391-2633.
Financial Assistance for
College Coursework
The New Jersey Early Childhood Scholarship Program provides funds in education
scholarships for early childhood practitioners working in licensed child care
centers that have contracted with Abbott school districts. Funds up to $5,000
annually are available for college-based CDA and courses leading to an Associate’s
or Bachelor’s degree toward certification in Early Childhood Education.
Only one major may be pursued at a time. All recipients will receive a $50
expense stipend per course.
Applications for the College
Coursework can be obtained by calling (973) 391-2633.
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