Criteria
- Resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry or the Dillsburg area of Northern York Counties.
- Household income may not exceed 300% of poverty guidelines as established by the US Department of Health and Human Click here to see specifics.
- Enrolled or plans to enroll in an approved quality early learning center or Click here for a complete listing of approved quality early learning centers and preschools.
- Most recent Tax Return.
- Proof of childcare subsidy award.
- Family circumstances in the past 6 months that have created a financial hardship or emergency situation requiring immediate assistance with preschool enrollment? Examples listed below:
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- Loss of employment or reduction in work hours
- Medical emergency or serious illness affecting the parent(s) or child
- Natural disaster or displacement from home (e.g., fire, flood, eviction)
- Separation, divorce, or family crisis leading to financial instability
- Death of a primary caregiver or other major family loss
- Any other emergency or unforeseen situation causing financial hardship
- Was waitlisted this year, now accepted into the preschool program
7. Supplemental documents. This may include a resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), or other scholarship-specific documents. Specific requirements are noted in the application.
Renewability
This scholarship is a one-time only award. However, if still eligible and denied in previous years, a family can re-apply.
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