The Judy Lindman Memorial Scholars program helps high school seniors interested in pursuing a career as a child care or school age care professional. Through this forgivable loan program, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA provides up to $6,000 per year for up to two years of college education. (First year awardees must re-apply for a second year of financial support.) The loan is repayable through employment at a legally regulated child care/school age care program in Minnesota.

To be considered for a forgivable loan award, individuals must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a high school senior in good standing enrolled in the public/alternative school system of Minnesota

  • Have a high school grade point average showing marked effort, improvement or success

  • By fall 2012, have a GED or high school diploma and be eligible to enroll full time at a Minnesota state accredited community or technical college in an associate’s degree program majoring in early childhood education or child development

  • At least one of the following criteria: have a disability or a special need; or have a history of working directly with children (0-12) from underserved populations; or be a member of a community of color, migrant, immigrant or refugee community; or be an English as a second language learner

A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications are due by March 15, 2012, and applicants are notified by June 1, 2012.

Apply for the Judy Lindman Memorial Scholars program (PDF).

If you have any questions, contact Shelly Hendricks. T.E.A.C.H. Program Counselor, at shellyh@mnchildcare.org.