Pat Kennedy Early Care and Education Endowment Scholarship

The purpose of the Pat Kennedy Early Care and Education Endowment Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to deserving Eastfield College students majoring in Child Development or Teacher Education. It is intended for those students who are unable to access other financial assistance in order to pursue courses in their associate and/or certificate degree plan. The scholarship award may be applied toward non-child development/teacher education courses on the certificate or degree plan if all required child development or teacher education courses are successfully completed.

Amount of Award
$150 to $400 (depending on available funds and applicant's needs) to be paid directly to Eastfield College for tuition, fees, and books for classes leading toward a Child Development/Teacher Prep Degree or Certificate.

Number of Awards Per Year
One or more per semester per available funds

Designated College
Eastfield College

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours in Child Development or Teacher Education and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Application must be an Eastfield College student majoring in child development or Teacher Education with a certificate or degree plan on file.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:

• completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form to Financial Aid Office
• documentation stating that the applicant is not eligible for a CCT scholarship or financial aid
• transcript
• typed one to two page essay detailing the applicant's personal goals as well as philosophy of early childhood education
• one letter of recommendation.

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Manager, 214-860-2149
or your Financial Aid office.

May 2008