The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is officially accepting scholarship applications for the summer 2026 semester, specifically targeting teachers in early care and education programs.

These scholarships are designed for professionals pursuing further education in the early childhood field who intend to continue their careers within the greater St. Joseph region.

This scholarship program serves as a primary strategy for the United Way’s “Success By 6” initiative. Bobbie Cronk, the Director of Children’s Initiatives, emphasizes that well-trained educators are essential for building a strong foundation for the community’s youngest members. By investing in teacher education, the organization aims to improve long-term outcomes for local children and the community at large.

The “Success By 6” movement operates as a broad partnership involving local government, business, labor, and education sectors. Their collective goal is to ensure that children are fully prepared to be successful learners by the time they enter kindergarten. Supporting the professional development of educators is viewed as a vital step in achieving this community-wide readiness.

Interested applicants can access the necessary guidelines and application forms online at stjosephunitedway.org/scholarship. To receive full consideration for the summer term, all completed applications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on April 10.