Bruce Power again offering scholarships to local Early Childhood Education students

For the second year in a row, Bruce Power is offering scholarships for students enrolled in local Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, in an effort to ease the shortfall of child-care workers in Bruce County.

“Access to child care continues to be a struggle for families in our region,” said Karen Smith, Bruce Power’s vice-president and chief human resources officer. “Last year, our scholarships helped students in our area who will become our future childhood educators and we’re hoping this program will help to alleviate the issue going forward.”

Last year, Bruce Power presented 13 ECE students with scholarships to offset the costs associated with receiving certification, and is running the program again this year.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
 

• Be registered as a first-year student in an ECE program, or advanced ECE program.
• Submit a short essay (250 words) to BNPDDiversityEquityandInclusion@brucepower.com indicating why they want to be a Registered ECE provider and work in Bruce County.

Applicants can submit their application, essay, and proof of registration as soon as they are registered, until Sept. 30. Scholarships will be awarded by Oct. 31.

Residents of Bruce County can also apply to the county to have 50 per cent of their tuition paid.

Students with a related diploma, degree, or work experience can apply to fast-track their course completion. They can also apply to be exempt from course placement requirements if they are currently working in a licensed child-care program or have experience that meets the program’s placement and learning goals.

Learn more about ECE grants here.