8 Arizona Early Childhood Career and Professional Development Network Guide Scholarship Talking Points Scholarships are awarded for: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Assessment Fees Associate Degree in Early Childhood Bachelor’s Degree (only available in certain regions) Tuition Fees Books The scholarship will pay for 100% of the: Scholars may apply for bonuses after completion of specific educational milestones. The intent of the First Things First College Scholarship is to provide access to higher education for the early childhood workforce working directly with or on behalf of young children birth to age five. Apply for the First Things First College Scholarship through the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry.