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Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program is sponsored by Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL), State of Hawaii with funding from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. This program provides tuition stipends to eligible University of Hawaii students enrolled in a certificate, degree, or license program in early childhood education, including those in the Hawaiian language medium.
It aims to increase the qualifications of the ECE workforce and requires recipients to commit to working in early care and education services for children from birth through five years of age for at least two consecutive years.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible UH students enrolled in a certificate, degree, or license program in early childhood education, including those in the Hawaiian language medium. Applicants must reside in Hawaii and commit to working in early care and education services for children from birth through five years of age for at least two consecutive years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (Legislature approved $600,000 in additional funding in 2023). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program is funded by Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL), State of Hawaii with funding from the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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