Scholarships
Child Care Scholarships
Fact: Only 18 out of every 100 eighth graders nationwide will have a college degree in the next 10 years. – Dr. William Kirwin, Washington Post, August 14, 2006
Marin Education Fund provides child care scholarships ranging from $500 to $9,000 per child for parents who are enrolled in college. The scholarship pays for a portion of a child's day care while the parent is enrolled in college. The scholarship is renewable annually provided that the parent maintains satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
- Marin County residency
- The parent must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- The parent must be working towards their first bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, license or certificate
- Children must be under the age of 11 and attending a licensed child care facility
- Demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements:
Applications are available through our website or in our San Rafael office.
- Childcare Scholarship Application & Guide
- Spanish Childcare Scholarship Application & Guide
- Proof of Enrollment Form
- Provider Verification Form
- A copy of the child care provider’s license
- A W-9 form completed by the child care provider
- A copy of your 2007 tax return
Application Deadline:
We accept applications on a rolling deadline and recommend that parents submit their application at least two months in advance of their start date.
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