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What documents must be uploaded with my Montessori Scholarships application?

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

Acceptance letter
Copy of your Georgia Professional Development System Profile – click here to learn more about GaPDS
Copy of the front and back of a secure and verifiable document – click here to see the list
Copies of two recent paystubs reflecting the name of your employer, your name, and gross and net year-to-date wages. If you are a Family Child Care Learning Home or a Director/Owner and do not pay yourself W-2 wages, you should submit a copy of last year’s Schedule C, Schedule K, or other federal tax form documenting net business income. If your paystubs do not meet these requirements, we may ask for additional information.
(Optional) Enrollment contract
(Optional) Course schedule

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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