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Scholarships and Financial Support
The Office of Child Care (OCC) and the Utah Registry or Professional Development (URPD) provide financial support for individuals working towards professional development goals in the youth and early childhood fields. Click below or scroll down to learn more about available scholarships.
- Learn more about all available scholarships
- For a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a scholarship, access the Scholarship Application Guide
- For a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Professional Development Incentive (PDI), access the PDI Application Guide
Learn More and Apply for a Scholarship
Free Quorum eLearning Membership
OCC is providing a FREE year-long membership to Quorum eLearning for professionals in the state who work with children.
Click here to learn more about the Utah Quorum eLearning Scholarship.
- Your membership is FREE to you, and valid for 12 months from the date of registration.
- Course options include a wide variety of topics, including ALL of the training needed to obtain your CDA.
- All courses are Career Ladder approved, with many options available in Spanish.
- Sign up today by going to hwww.quorumlearning.com/state-initiatives/, choosing your language, selecting Utah, and then filling out the registration form. You will need your URPD User ID from your Care About Childcare profile. Log in to Care About Childcare here.
- Quorum members can save up to 35% on an Early Childhood Education Associate or Bachelor's Degree from Rasmussen University. For more information on this benefit, click here.
Activate Your FREE Quorum Membership
Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Scholarships
- CDA scholarships are available to professionals who work 15 hours per week in any program that cares for children 0-12 in Utah
- Scholarships are for the Infant/Toddler, Preschool or Family Child Care CDA
- Applicants can earn $425 for the cost of the credential and $125 for the cost of a renewal
- For more information about the CDA credential, please visit our Credentials & Certificates page
National Administrator’s Credential (NAC) Scholarships
- NAC scholarships are available to professionals who work at least 15 hours per week in a DWS Eligible, licensed program designated by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services - Child Care Licensing Program.
- Applicants can earn up to $650 for the cost of the credential and $60 for the cost of a renewal
- For more information about the NAC credential, please visit our Credentials & Certificates page
Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Scholarships
- CCP scholarships are available to professionals who work at least 15 hours per week in a DWS Eligible, licensed program designated by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services - Child Care Licensing Program.
- Applicants can earn up to $350 for the cost of the credential and $50 for the cost of a renewal
- For more information about the CCP credential, please visit our Credentials & Certificates page
Professional Development Incentive
The Professional Development Incentive (PDI) encourages progression along Utah’s Career Ladder by offering financial incentives to eligible youth and early learning professionals as they achieve professional development milestones.
Scholarship Payments
URPD uses PaymentWorks to pay all scholarship and professional development incentive reimbursements. These reimbursements will be paid through direct deposit, and applicants will need to submit an IRS W9 Form and account information through URPD's PaymentWorks system. Please click here for more information about PaymentWorks.
Scholarship and Incentive Policies
To view more detailed information on eligibility, requirements and the application process, please review the applicable policy.
Contact Us
For questions, please contact your regional Care About Childcare agency or the Utah Registry for Professional Development.