Promoting high quality, stable learning environments for Georgia's children by supporting the early care and education professionals who work with them is the goal of the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs.  SCHOLARSHIPS provides financial assistance for those pursuing a qualifying credential or degree, and INCENTIVES provides salary supplements for those who attain a qualifying credential or degree in early care and education.

 

Georgia is one of only a few states with a department solely dedicated to the care and education of young children ages birth to five.  Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning administers the SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES programs to encourage increased education among Georgia's early care and education professionals and to reward them for continuity of care. 

 

These programs are supported by the many child care programs and centers, local resource and referral agencies, colleges and universities and others who inspire our scholars to pursue higher education. 

 

The continued development of a high quality, stable workforce will contribute to success in school and in life for the next generation of children in Georgia.

 

Click here to read the complete SCHOLARSHIPS & INCENTIVES Anuual Program Summary FY2007.