New DECAL Scholars System Coming Soon!

DECAL Scholars is transitioning to a new system. At this time, new applications will not be accepted by any method—online, email, fax, or mail. We are excited to launch a more streamlined online application process, with application submissions beginning on October 14 at 8:30 AM through our new DECAL Scholars system!

Program changes took effect October 1: view the full list of program changes here.

Resource Downloads

Affidavit for Lawful Presence Verification

List of Secure and Verifiable Documents

Substitute Stipend Paid Time Off Log

Financial Aid Requirements

CDA Experience Verification Page

Georgia Professional Development System Instructions

YourCouncil Instructions

Program guides

Our team created handouts that has all of the important details about each program on one page. Feel free to download, print them out, and share them.

Your guide to Incentives

10 steps to earn your CDA

Your guide to Academic Scholarships - College

Your guide to Academic Scholarships - Montessori

DECAL Scholars programs, funded by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), empower Georgia’s early childhood educators to advance their careers and provide exceptional care and education to children and families. We envision a future where educators are dedicated to their profession, achieve their educational goals, and contribute to the highest standards of early childhood education in Georgia. DECAL Scholars programs for early childhood educators include Scholarships for the CDA credential and college credentials and degrees, Incentives salary bonuses, and educational counseling services. DECAL Scholars programs are managed by Care Solutions, Inc.

Rules and eligibility requirements are subject to change without notification. Applications are updated when program revisions occur.

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