--- title: The Gates Are Open. What’s Stopping You? description: Unlock your potential with TEACH Missouri Scholarships for educators. Pursue your dreams without student debt and advance your career in early childhood education. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/CCAMO%20Partner%20Pub%20Resize%20900x525%20(1).png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) Open main menu Close main menu [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) # The Gates Are Open. What’s Stopping You? 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Maybe you want to earn your CDA, take a few early childhood classes, or complete an associate or bachelor’s degree. Are you thinking of moving into a leadership role or eventually taking your early childhood experience into the public school system? Whatever your next step looks like, TEACH Missouri is here to help you get there without taking on student debt. Through TEACH Missouri Scholarships, early childhood educators can pursue education and career advancement with financial support designed to make college more affordable without taking on the burden of student debt. Our scholarships help make your goals achievable while you continue building your career in early childhood. And your career path is yours to choose. Maybe you’ll remain in an early childhood program and become a lead teacher, mentor, administrator, or director. Maybe your experience will lead you into public school teaching or another role working with young children and families. Wherever your education takes you, we want to help you take that next step. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. TEACH Missouri is here to support you along the way from choosing your educational path to navigating your scholarship and reaching your goals. So, what’s stopping you? The gates are open wide. Your dreams. Your realities. Our scholarships. Don’t wait for the “perfect” time. Don’t assume college is out of reach. Don’t let the fear of student debt keep you from moving forward. Take the first step today. Apply for a TEACH Missouri Scholarship and start building the career you want on your terms, with support along the way. The gate is open. Come on in. 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