Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program

If you work or have worked in early childhood education and you’re seeking additional credentials and/or a degree in early childhood education, you may be eligible for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program. The program was created to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators by encouraging the pursuit of credentials and advancement of already-held degrees in early childhood education, with an aim toward building a strong, well-prepared workforce.

This is an external scholarship administered by the Illinois State Aid Commission (ISAC). Please contact isac.studentservices@illinois.gov with any direct questions about the scholarship.