ECE Grant Assistance Program

The objective of the Early Childhood Educators Qualifications Upgrade Program is to financially support individuals studying in the field, who work in licensed home or centre-based agencies, Head Start Programs, Publicly funded schools, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, or a child care and family program funded under The Journey Together, to obtain a ECE diploma and become eligible to apply for membership with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).

The education grant is available to cover tuition fees related to a recognized Early Childhood Education diploma. Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis, once all documents required to process an application have been received. Funding is not guaranteed and is based on the number of applications received, and available funding per semester.

Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of an education grant, travel grant, and training allowance. Financial support is available to eligible applicants in the form of an education grant, travel grant, and training allowance. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2019 semester and are still accepting Spring/Summer semester applications.

Leadership education grants are available to cover part-time tuition fees related to courses offered through a recognized Ontario College for Applied Arts and Technology, in an eligible field of study. Funding is not guaranteed and is based on the number of applications received and available funding per semester.

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