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Seminole State's Early Childhood Management A.S. Degree program assists students in meeting the Florida Child Development Associate (CDA) licensing requirement.
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Scholarships and Financial Assistance

2008-09 Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Through the early learning coalitions of Seminole and Orange counties, scholarships are offered through Seminole State for teachers or those seeking teaching positions in the early childhood education field to assist them in attaining their CDA or A.S. degree in early childhood education.

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Attend Seminole State College.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have at least one year of experience working with young children in a structured setting.
  • Be employed by an ELCS-funded center or family home. 
  • Complete 40 hours (30 hours' family) of mandatory DCF training.
  • Submit three letters of recommendation (two professional references and one personal).
  • Submit a signed Candidate Scholarship Agreement.

Further Requirements

A.S. Degree Students
  • Complete the College Placement Test or present ACT/SAT scores.
  • Pass any necessary remedial classes.
  • Answer the following essay questions (500 words maximum):
    • Why did you choose a career in early childhood education?
    • How will you use the knowledge and skills gained with an A.S. degree in early childhood education or a CDA to work with young children?
Selection Priorities

Priority will be given to applicants who:

  • Received this scholarship during previous semesters.
  • Hold at least a 2.5 GPA.
Scholarship Procedures

To be considered for the A.S. degree in early childhood education or CDA scholarship, all applicants must:

* All required information must be submitted with the application to be considered for the scholarship.

 

Financial Assistance

Seminole State Resources:

  • Career Programs and/or Early Childhood Education Department: On Occasion, our program offers scholarship funds for CDA Students. You may contact our office to find out the qualification requirements and to find out if funds are available.
  • Financial Aid Office - Telephone Number: 407.708.2045
  • New Directions - Telephone Number: 407.708.2607(For single parents and/or displaced homemakers)

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