Scholarship Models at a Glance
Center-Based Employee (Teacher, Aide, Volunteer)
Expenses
TEACH
Sponsor
Scholar
Tuition
80%
10%
10%
Books
90%
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10%
Florida Staff Credential
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- $1,500 bonus paid by TEACH
- $250 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center

Director Credential
Scholarship Benefits & Information:
Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester
Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)
$600 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)
Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center
3-6 Credit Model
Scholarship Benefits & Information:
Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester
Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)
$500 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)
Scholar commitment of 6 months to sponsoring center
Note: Classes must be in early childhood education or child development and completed in one semester.
Infant Toddler Certificate
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $300 stipend per semester

Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $250 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center

Note: The Infant Toddler Certificate is awarded by specific programs and consists of 12 ECE or CD credit hours. Please search the ECE Training Directory for eligible programs.

Associate Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $250 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center

Bachelor’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $300 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center & a second year to the field

Master’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor provides 3 hours paid release time each week (TEACH pays reimbursement to Sponsor)

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $300 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center & a second year to the field

Florida Staff Credential
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

$1,500 contract completion bonus to Scholar paid by TEACH

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center

3-6 Credit Model
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

$500 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 6 months to sponsoring center

Note: Classes must be in early childhood education or child development and completed in one semester.

Infant Toddler Certificate
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $300 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- $1,200 bonus paid by TEACH
- $250 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Note: Classes must be in early childhood education or child development and completed in one semester.

Associate Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $250 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center

Bachelor’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $300 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center & a second year to the field

Master’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Sponsor/Owner provides Scholar with a flexible schedule

Contract completion bonuses to Scholar
- Tiered bonus of $800 - $1,200 paid by TEACH
- $300 or 2% raise from Sponsor

Scholar commitment of 1 year to sponsoring center & a second year to the field

Florida Staff Credential
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

$1,500 contract completion bonus to Scholar paid by TEACH

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program

Director Credential
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

$600 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program

3-6 Credit Model
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

$500 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program

Note: Classes must be in early childhood education or child development and completed in one semester.

Infant Toddler Certificate
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $300 stipend per semester

$1,200 contract completion bonus to Scholar (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program

Note: The Infant Toddler Certificate is awarded by specific programs and consists of 12 ECE or CD credit hours. Please search the ECE Training Directory for eligible programs.

Associate Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Tiered contract completion bonuses to Scholar of $800 - $1,200 (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program

Bachelor’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Tiered contract completion bonuses to Scholar of $800 - $1,200 (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program & a second year to the field

Master’s Degree
Scholarship Benefits & Information:

Scholar receives $250 stipend per semester

Tiered contract completion bonuses to Scholar of $800 - $1,200 (paid by TEACH)

Scholar commitment of 1 year to their program & a second year to the field

  • TEACH Paid Release Time Reimbursement to Sponsors is equal to FL minimum wage + $2.00/hr. Scholars must work 30+ hours per week to be eligible for paid release time.
  • Paid release time allows staff to have time to dedicate to their studies and be more successful in fulfilling their contracts and professional goals. Release time arrangements are meant to be flexible and meet both the Scholar and sponsoring program’s needs.
  • Participants can search the ECE Training Directory for participating schools, as well as credentialing and certificate eligible programs.
  • For degree-seeking models, Scholars will earn 9 – 18 college credit hours per contract on average.
  • Tiered bonus structure encourages progress within the scholar’s degree program. The higher bonus amount is awarded to scholars earning 13+ credits per contract.
  • Please note, undergraduate and Graduate level courses have a significant cost difference. Scholar and sponsor expenses may vary.