New Jersey Workforce Registry CDA Scholarship

💡 Get your CDA training and application fee covered—100% free for eligible New Jersey educators!

If you are an early childhood educator in New Jersey, the Workforce Registry CDA Scholarship offers an incredible opportunity to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential at no cost. With this grant, you can access fully funded CDA training and get help paying your CDA application fee, allowing you to take the next step in your professional journey without financial stress.

What Is the New Jersey CDA Scholarship?

The #NewJersey Workforce Registry CDA Scholarship is a #career-advancement program designed to support early educators working in licensed child care settings. This initiative helps build a highly trained workforce by removing cost barriers and investing in your growth.

Whether you are new to the field or looking to move up in your career, this scholarship covers the full cost of CDA training and application fees, putting your professional development within reach.

What Does the Grant Cover?

✅ CDA Training — Complete your 120-hour training requirement with no out-of-pocket cost
✅ CDA Application Fee — Covered in full for your initial application through the Council for Professional Recognition

Who Is Eligible for This Grant?

To qualify for the New Jersey CDA Scholarship, you must:

✔️ Work as a Teacher or Assistant Teacher in a New Jersey child care center, OR be a Registered New Jersey Family Child Care Provider
✔️ Be employed in a program that is either:
• Enrolled in Grow NJ Kids, AND/OR
• Serving children receiving NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
✔️ Work full-time (at least 20 hours per week)
✔️ Have completed CCDBG-required Health & Safety Trainings
✔️ Be employed at your current program for at least 3 months and commit to staying for one year after completing your scholarship-funded training

How to Apply

Click the blue “I am interested” button, and we’ll guide you through the simple application process via email. Start your CDA journey today!

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Don’t let cost stand in the way of your professional goals. The New Jersey CDA Scholarship is your chance to build your skills, earn your credential, and advance your career—at no cost to you.