KinderCare Kids Scholarship Applications Open for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

Group 1 - KinderCare Learning Companies has opened the application process for the 2026-2027 Kids Scholarship Fund, available to alumni from all its brands [1][4] - The Kids Scholarship Fund was established to honor the achievements of alumni from KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions programs, and The Crème de la Crème School who are pursuing higher education [2] - Since its launch in 2019, the scholarship program has awarded over $650,000, with this year offering up to 20 scholarships of $5,000 each for the 2026-2027 academic year [3] Group 2 - Applications for the scholarship will be accepted until March 2, 2026, and eligible applicants must be enrolled in accredited vocational programs or two- or four-year colleges [4] - Scholarship recipients will be notified in June 2026, and previous recipients are allowed to reapply as the program is renewable [3][4] - KinderCare Learning Companies operates more than 2,700 early learning centers and provides various child care solutions across 41 states and the District of Columbia [5][6]