Preschool scholarships are available to children in Kent County through the Great Start Kent County Early Childhood Scholarship Fund. It is a one-year scholarship available to children who are three years old. Children who complete the scholarship program will attend a tuition-free preschool the next year (either a Great Start Readiness Preschool program or Head Start), giving them two years of quality early education prior to kindergarten.
To receive a scholarship, children must:
- Meet income guidelines (200% of Federal Poverty Level or below)
- Live in Kent County
Priority will be given to children who meet those guidelines AND have additional needs.
Please click on the links below for an application.
The 2011-2012 scholarships are for children who are 3 years old on December 1, 2011. Most scholarships for that year already have been awarded, but some may become available throughout the school year.
The 2012-2013 scholarships are for children who are 3 years old on December 1, 2012.
2011-2012 Early Childhood Scholarship Application