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WV STARS
Pathway Advancement Scholarship

Earn Your Associate or Bachelor's Degree!

The West Virginia STARS Pathway Advancement Scholarship is an opportunity for child care professionals to attend a West Virginia College or University in West Virginia and earn an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education!

Who is Eligible?

In order to receive the Pathway Advancement Scholarship, applicants must meet ALL requirements below

West Virginia Resident.
Employed as a child care provider or director at least 20 hours per week, in a licensed child care center, family child care facility, or registered family child care home.
Have an active Career Pathway Credential.
Accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (full or part-time) in Early Childhood Education* at a participating West Virginia community and technical college or university.
Willing to continue employment in the field of early care and education in West Virginia while pursuing an Early Childhood Education degree, and for at least one year after earning the degree.

* Supported AA/AAS/BA/BS/RBA degrees include: Child Development, Child Development & Family Studies; Early Childhood; Early Childhood Development; Early Childhood Education; and Early Childhood Special Education.

As the Scholarship and Earnings Specialist at WV STARS, I am dedicated to supporting students at every stage of their educational journey. Whether you are just beginning, continuing, or nearing the completion of your degree, my goal is to provide the guidance, resources, and support needed to help you achieve your academic goals. I take pride in being part of this transformative process and enjoy forming meaningful connections with all scholarship recipients, making them feel like an extended family.