City of Chicago Announces New Scholarships for Early Childhood Educators

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

The City of Chicago announced 165 new scholarships will be awarded this fall to support Chicagoans interested in pursuing coursework in early care and education to earn a credential, degree, or licensure needed to work with children birth through five in a Chicago Early Learning Program. In collaboration with City Colleges of Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services and Chicago Public Schools, the City is furthering its commitment to developing high-quality staff members who care for and educate children through these scholarships. The City of Chicago currently supports more than 425 active scholarship recipients pursuing a basic certificate, an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, a Professional Educator License or a master’s degree in early childhood education. Scholarship recipients are enrolled at the following universities:

• 250 students at City Colleges of Chicago;

• 112 students at National Louis University;

• 56 students at University of Illinois at Chicago; and

• 12 students at Roosevelt University.

Those interested in applying for this scholarship may complete the interest form found at www.chicagoearlylearning.org/scholarships.

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