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Financial Support

There are a number of scholarship opportunities to support the child care workforce. These scholarships help cover the cost of educational resources, making it easier for early childhood professionals to advance their careers and continue providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children.

SEEK Scholarship

Seeking Excellence and Education through Knowledge (SEEK) is a scholarship program dedicated to improving the quality of Palm Beach County early childhood education environments through staff development. The SEEK scholarship is funded by the Children's Services Council and administered by Palm Beach State College through IEECE. Funds are available to help pay costs associated with credit coursework, non-credit coursework, books, approved trainings, testing fees and foreign degree translation/evaluation.

SEEK Handbook
 
 


SEEK Application Deadlines

PBSC College Credit, Prep, ECPC/FCCPC & Non-Credit Language Classes for Fall 2025
5 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 

Non-credit (HEO) Classes and Community-Based Trainings

Application Information

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A SEEK scholarship application must be submitted each time a SEEK scholarship award is requested, along with registration information for coursework, trainings or other required documentation.

For each application submitted, the practitioner will receive a letter regarding the status of the SEEK scholarship award.

The scholarship application must be completed in its entirety by the practitioner. Submission of a SEEK Scholarship application indicates that the practitioner has read and agrees to abide by both the Participant Agreement and Recipient Responsibilities.

Steps To Apply

  • Login to your Registry account at www.pbcregistry.org.
  • Click the Financial Support tab.
  • Click "Apply for Financial Support".
  • Scholarship Type Page: Click on the option you are applying for and then click "Continue".
  • Review eligibility requirements, then click "Continue".
  • Enter your Student ID# and course start date (if applicable).
  • Upload scholarship documentation (e.g. course schedule, proof of registration).
  • Click "Continue".
  • Review SEEK Scholarship participation agreement and click "I agree".
  • Click "Save" and then "Finish". 

Seek Scholarship Video [English]

Seek Scholarship Video [Spanish]

SEEK Laptops

SEEK recipients who are currently enrolled at Palm Beach State College are eligible to borrow laptops for their coursework. Laptop availability is limited and laptop requests are not guaranteed.

 

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship

The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® Scholarship program provides scholarships for early care educators and center directors to work towards earning an associate degree or credentials in early childhood education.

It is funded by the Florida Office of Early Learning and involves a three-way partnership for the sharing of expenses by the caregiver receiving the scholarship, the sponsoring child care center or family child care home and T.E.A.C.H.

For more information, visit the T.E.A.C.H. website or call 877-FL-TEACH.

 

PBSC Scholarships

Palm Beach State College offers a wide range of scholarships for students. Visit the College's scholarships webpage for more information.