Who Can Apply:
- Early childhood education and elementary education are often discussed as service professions, but they are also leadership professions.
- Educators influence not only the development of children, but also the strength of families, the stability of the workforce, and the future of the communities they serve. In this way, educators are the building blocks of their neighborhoods. Early childhood education is the workforce behind the workforce, and it’s critical to invest in the next generation of exceptional professionals who will keep the academic system thriving.
- This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with children and contributing to their education.
- Any high school graduate in the class of 2026 in Baldwin County, Alabama, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will pursue a certificate or a two or four-year degree in early childhood education. The ideal applicant will be interested specifically in working with children who are five years old or younger.
Submission: To apply, tell us why you’ve decided to pursue early childhood education and why educators are so essential in their communities.
Deadline: July 24, 2026
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/kinderkids-early-childhood-excellence-scholarship/