If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and you are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible to apply for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship.
The QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship, made possible by a partnership between QUALITYstarsNY and the Early Childhood Career Development Center, is a competitive scholarship that funds tuition for one course per semester (a maximum of two courses per year) for eligible QUALITYstarsNY participants.
The Application for Spring 2026 funds is now closed. If you need assistance or have any questions, please reach out to your regional Career Advisor. You can find and reach out to your regional advisor from here: Meet with an Advisor