Nanny and Sitter Scholarships
The Nanny Institute is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships each year. Current scholarships provide financial support to students who are eligible for the Basic and Intermediate Child Care programs.
Scholarships are available through financial gifts provided by childcare businesses, nanny agencies, and individuals who support child care training. If you are interested in gifting a scholarship, please contact us.
Scholarship Requirements
To apply for the Herk or Nivens scholarship, students must meet eligibility requirements that include technical and program requirements. Applicants must:
Be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident card
Must be 18 years of age or older with government-issued identification with birth date
Herk Scholarship
The Herk Scholarship pays for one student to enroll in the Intermediate Child Care Certification. The Office of Admissions selects a recipient from those who apply and qualify to receive up to $840 in tuition and fees.
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on April 30.
Nivens Scholarship
The Nivens Scholarship pays for two students to enroll in the Basic Child Care Certification. The Office of Admissions selects a recipient from those who apply and qualify to receive up to $445 in tuition and fees.
Application Deadline:11:59 p.m. EST on September 15.
Application Process – Scholarships require an application
To apply:
Step 2
Complete all inputs including 2 written essays (250 words maximum) and sign.
Step 3
Save or scan all pages into a single PDF file.
Step 4
Email completed application (PDF file) to info@usnannyinstitute.com prior to the deadline.
Award Procedures and Disbursement
Eligible and selected students will receive an award equal to the Nanny Institute Basic or Intermediate programs. The award may not be used to pay for remedial coursework or other education. When selected and notified, students must provide a government identification with birthday and sign Enrollment Agreement prior to award disbursement. Nanny Institute will disburse awards to selected students.
Non-discrimination
All scholarships are provided to eligible and selected applicants without discriminating on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability or marital status.