We are excited to share the newly launched Early Learning Equity (ELE) Scholarship, made possible by an extremely generous gift from the Ballmer Group. The mission of this scholarship is to strengthen, increase, retain and diversify Washington state’s early learning education workforce by removing financial barriers to degree programs.

This 2-year scholarship supports newly enrolled Early Care & Education and Early Childhood & Family Studies - Teaching and Learning students, or those returning after 1 or more years away from UW. It covers a student’s unmet financial need, including the cost of attendance for Washington state residents. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to entering or remaining in the early education field after graduating.

Open to all ECE and ECFS students, the ELE Scholarship is committed to increasing underrepresented students in the early learning field, especially those who identify as First Generation.

Learn more here.

Get updated eligibility requirements at https://education.uw.edu/admissions/funding/scholarship/early-learning-equity-scholarship. 

• sophomore
• junior
• senior

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Undocumented

Get additional details and apply at https://education.uw.edu/admissions/funding/scholarship/early-learning-equity-scholarship.