The Positive Bright Start Early Education Tuition Scholarship is a partnership with Douglas County and other Community donors. The Scholarship is accepted at our own Positive Bright Start classroom, and a number of other early childhood programs in our area (click for a pdf list) including Ballard Community Center, Children's Learning Centers North and South, Edna A Hill Child Development Center, Googols of Learning, Lawrence Community Nursery School, and Raintree Montessori School and Brown Like Me Infant and Toddler Care .  

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Applicant Eligibility

• Applicant's total household income must be 200% federal poverty level or under, verified by their 1040 tax return document and other required supporting financial documents. *Priority will be given to applicants with a combined gross annual household income of less than 160% federal poverty level.  

• families awarded scholarships must enroll in or be enrolled in a participating early education program listed above.  

• The scholarships are student-specific and are intended to be used toward the monthly tuition of a single student of the age birth until kindergarten eligible.  Scholarships will not usually pay 100% of a child's monthly tuition.  Families receiving scholarships are responsible for their remaining monthly tuition balance and other school fees.  ​

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Application Process

• Applications will be prioritized in order of income levels beginning Dec 8th, 2025.  But we will continue to accept applications year round . 

• After processing, applicants will receive notification of their status.  

• When funds are fully allocated, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list for potential future scholarship award.  

• Incomplete applications will cause a delay in processing.  Please complete each page in full and attach supporting documentation.  If you have questions, contact Sunday Monson sunday@positivebrightstart.org. 

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Download and print your application here.  Or stop by our office to pick up a paper copy.  ​

 

With questions contact: Sunday Monson sunday@positivebrightstart.org or call (785) 842-9679.

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Our *new* Short Term Hospitality Industry Scholarship is a partnership with the Lawrence Restaurant Association Endowment Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation. This scholarship is also accepted at our Positive Bright Start Classroom as well as at our scholarship participating schools.  

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Applicant Eligibility

• Applicants must be actively employed in the hospitality industry in Douglas County KS, for at least 90 days.  Hospitality Industry is defined as food and drink establishments, catering, and other venues serving beverages.

• Applicants must provide a valid paystub dated within the previous 30 days.  

• Applicants must verify that receipt of the funds would help them remain employed within the hospitality industry.

• Applicants' total household income must be 150% or federal poverty level or under, verified by their 1040 tax return document.  

 

Application Process

• Applications will be accepted starting December 5th, and awarded until the funds are exhausted.  

• Distribution of funds is limited to a certain *amount* rather than on a scale, like our other scholarship.  

• Applications will be prioritized in order of income levels.

• After processing, all applicants will receive written notification of their status

• When funds are all allocated, qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list for potential future scholarship award.  

• Incomplete applications will cause a delay in processing.  Please complete each page in full and attach supporting documentation.  If you have questions, contact Sunday Monson sunday@positivebrightstart.org. 

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Download and print your application here.  Or stop by our office to pick up a paper copy.  ​

 

With questions contact: Sunday Monson sunday@positivebrightstart.org or call (785) 842-9679.

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