Your Associates Degree is waiting! The Race to the Top Supplemental Scholarship (RTT) is available to enhance the quality of childhood care and education in Oregon by supporting Early Childhood Educators to obtain an Associates of Arts or Applied Sciences degree (AA/AAS). Scholarship funds are available for students working toward their AA or AAS degree at an Oregon Community College with a focus in Early Childhood Care & Education. Act now! The RTT funding will end December 2016.
The scholarship will fund direct costs, tuition and fees not covered by other grants
or scholarships you are receiving, as well as, indirect expenses. Supplemental funds ($60 per credit) will go directly to you to help with the cost of books, supplies, and other indirect expenses.
• You must work directly with or supervise someone who works directly with children at least 20 hours a week in an Office of Child Care (Certified or Registered) child care facility.
• You must already have an Oregon Registry Step 3 or above at the time you submit the application.
• You must be willing to participate in an Associate of Arts or Applied Sciences (AA/AAS) degree program at an Oregon Community College, working toward the completion of your
degree. Information: pdx.edu/occd/sites/www.pdx.eduoccd/files/2014-RTT SCH Info.pdf
To receive scholarship support, please submit the RTT Supplemental application by August 1, 2014.