The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), in partnership with CNM Ingenuity, invests in new and experienced early childhood education professionals to help them obtain their Early Childhood certificates or degrees.
Now is the time to attend college, paid for by ECECD! The ECECD Comprehensive Early Childhood Scholarship Program is currently accepting scholarship applications for Spring 2025.
Here’s What You Need to Know:
Benefits:
Scholarships are available to meet the needs of early childhood education and care professionals at all levels, including graduate-level degrees.
Scholarships pay 100% of tuition, fees, and books for students pursuing Certificates, Associates, or Bachelor’s Degrees.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled in a New Mexico college or university before applying. Click here to see a list of participating colleges and universities.
Applicants must work at least 20 hours per week in a qualifying program.
Spring 2025 Application Deadlines:
February 15: Deadline to apply and upload all required verification documents for Spring Scholarship
March 15: Deadline to apply and upload all required verification documents for late-start Spring classes.
Support:
Our team of dedicated Scholarship Coaches is here to assist applicants every step of the way.
One of our experienced coaches, Leroy, provides personalized guidance to help educators navigate the application process and stay supported throughout their educational journey.