STATEHOUSE (May 28, 2021) – State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) encourages working families seeking high-quality early education and out-of-school programs for their children to apply for Build, Learn, Grow scholarships.
To receive a scholarship, one family member must qualify as an essential worker, like those who work in health care or food service, and their family must meet income eligibility requirements. Scholarships can be used for their child's early care and education, and summer learning or out-of-school care. Rowray said the scholarship will cover 80% of child care costs for children up to age 12.
"Connecting children to high-quality resources early on helps them acquire critical skills they will use throughout their entire lives," Rowray said. "These educational opportunities will also be very beneficial for students facing learning loss as a result of the pandemic."
Currently, 23 centers in Delaware County and 19 centers in Madison County are participating in the program. Rowray said more facilities can apply and will be added to the list upon registration.
She said applications are open through Oct. 31, 2021, and there are 50,000 scholarships available through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on a first-come, first-served basis.
The application, list of eligible programs and income requirements for the Build, Learn, Grow scholarship fund are available at brighterfuturesindiana.org/scholarships/families. All Indiana essential businesses and operations are listed at coronavirus.in.gov/2496.htm.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35, which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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