SCHOLARSHIPS is a statewide program that provides financial support for early care and education professionals so that they may expand their education in order to give high quality care to children in Georgia. The program provides scholarships for GED or remedial classes; technical colleges or other public or private accredited institutions to earn credit in early care and education or child development programs. Programs from a CDA through a Masters are eligible. The program also provides for a support stipend to go toward the cost of books, travel, school materials, and other similar expenses. Scholarships for Masters programs have a maximum of $1,000 per academic year. Early care and education directors, teachers, administrators, owners, and staff that work a minimum of 25 hours per week in a registered family child care home or child care center are eligible to apply. Applicants must also apply for Hope and Pell grants. SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, Smart Start Georgia, 175 Twinnett Dr., Suite 370, Lawrenceville, GA 30045; 888-405-2238; 770-339-5199/5208

Visit: www.smartstartga.org

SCHOLARSHIPS is a statewide program that provides financial support for early care and education professionals so that they may expand their education in order to give high quality care to children in Georgia. The program provides scholarships for GED or remedial classes; technical colleges or other public or private accredited institutions to earn credit in early care and education or child development programs. Programs from a CDA through a Masters are eligible. The program also provides for a support stipend to go toward the cost of books, travel, school materials, and other similar expenses. Scholarships for Masters programs have a maximum of $1,000 per academic year. Early care and education directors, teachers, administrators, owners, and staff that work a minimum of 25 hours per week in a registered family child care home or child care center are eligible to apply. Applicants must also apply for Hope and Pell grants. SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, Smart Start Georgia, 175 Twinnett Dr., Suite 370, Lawrenceville, GA 30045; 888-405-2238; 770-339-5199/5208

Visit: www.smartstartga.org