• Scholarship Application

    Scholarship Application

  • At Garrett Williamson, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality, enriching experiences. We offer financial assistance for families who qualify, with scholarships awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and based on documented household income.

    Scholarships are reviewed and determined on an annual cycle running from September to August, and apply across the following programs:

    • Camp Garrett – Apply in January/February
    • Child Care at Garrett’s Way – Apply in May/June (Rolling)
    • Out of School Time (OST) – Rolling applications accepted
    • Chore Co-Op – Apply in May/June (Rolling)
    • Intro to Animal Care – Rolling applications accepted
    • If your financial situation stays the same, your scholarship can transfer between programs during the same determination year.

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are based on income, not expenses.
    • We cannot begin processing your application until all required documents are submitted.
    • Determinations may take up to approximently one month.

    Partnership with Jenkintown Day Nursery Foundation:

    We have established a new partnership with Jenkintown Day Nursery Foundation, who helps working families with young children afford early education. When you are applying for a Garrett Williamson scholarship, we will review your application and notify you if you family may qualify for this funding path.

                                                                                                                           

    Garrett Williamson scholarship questions?

    Please Contact:
    Tina Williams, Business Manager
    - 610-353-7690 ext. 37
    - tina@garrettsway.org

  • Potential Scholarship Estimator

  • Below is our potential scholarship estimator. Please note that this tool provides only a general estimate of eligibility. While household size and gross income are important factors, final scholarship decisions are based on a variety of considerations and may differ from this estimate.

    If you are interested in using the estimator below, please make sure to fill in both the Household Gross Income AND the Number of People in Your Household. 

     

    This scholarship estimator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of financial aid. Final scholarship decisions are made at the discretion of Garrett Williamson based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to household size, income, and program availability.

  • Required Documentation

    Required Documentation

  • To be considered for a scholarship, please submit the following required documentation:

    Signed 2025 Tax Return

    • Please make sure to redact(black out) any confidential information, for example, social security numbers, etc.
    • Must include dependent information.
    • If your child(ren) are not listed as dependent(s) on your tax return, please include a statement in your personal letter as to why.
    • If you own a business or are self-employed, please provide proof that quarterly taxes are paid to date.
    • If you do not file taxes, please add a brief statement in your personal statement as to why. 

    Two Most Recent Paystubs

    • Required for each parent/guardian in the household.
    • Other Sources of Income
    • Provide documentation for all additional income, such as:
      • SNAP benefits
      • Unemployment
      • Child support
      • Alimony
      • Trust payments
      • Rental income
      • Social Security
      • Foster care support, etc.
    • If none apply, submit a brief statement in your personal letter confirming that no additional income is received.

    Personal Statement

    • Describe your current financial situation.
    • Share how receiving a Garrett Williamson scholarship will support your family.
    • Include a list of everyone living in your household.


    Program-Specific Form (if applicable)

    • Child Care applicants may be eligible for child care assistance within the county you live. Please submit an application through compass for the Child Care Works (otherwise known as ELRC) program. Click the link here to submit an application.

     

    If you need help or have questions, we are happy to support you!

    Contact:
    Tina Williams, Business Manager
    - 610-353-7690 ext. 37
    - tina@garrettsway.org

    We look forward to working with you and supporting your child’s experience at Garrett Williamson!

     

  • Contact Information

    Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Would you like to add a second parent/guardian?*
  • Please select all programs your child(ren) will be participating in.*
  • Tax Information

    Tax Information

  • Signed 2025 Tax Return

    • Please make sure to redact(black out) any confidential information, for example, social security numbers, etc.
    • Must include dependent information.
    • If your child(ren) are not listed as dependent(s) on your tax return, please include a statement in your personal letter as to why.
    • If you own a business or are self-employed, please provide quarterly taxes.
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  • Income

    Income

  • Paystubs

    • Required for each parent/guardian in the household
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  • Additional Income

  • Other Sources of Income

    Provide documentation for all additional income, such as:

    • SNAP benefits
    • Unemployment
    • Child support
    • Alimony
    • Trust payments
    • Rental income
    • Social Security
    • Foster care support, etc.
    • Disability

     

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  • Personal Statement

    Personal Statement

    • Describe your current financial situation.
    • Share how receiving a Garrett Williamson scholarship will support your family.
    • Include a list of everyone living in your household.

    If your child(ren) is/are not listed as your dependents on your tax return, please include a statement in your personal letter that explains why. 

    If you receive no other sources of income, please add a brief statement in your personal letter.

    If you do not file taxes, please add a statement in your personal letter as to why. 

    You can either upload your personal statement document or paste/type out your personal statement in the comment box below. 

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  • Program Specific Forms

    Program Specific Forms

  • You are seeing this page because you have selected that your child(ren) will be participating in either childcare and/or camp. For our childcare and camp programs, additional information/forms are needed. See explanation below: 

    Garrett's Way:

    Garrett's Way (childcare) accepts county subsidy payments through ELRC (Early Learning Resource Center). If your family falls within these guidelines, you may be eligible for Child Care Works subsidies. If you do not qualify for Child Care Works subsides, you still may be eligible for a Garrett Williamson scholarship!

    ELRC Financial Guidelines

    Family Size Household Income
    2 Up to $43,280 
    3 Up to $54,640
    4 Up to $66,000
    5 Up to $77,360
    6+ Up to $88,720

    If your family falls within the guidelines above, please submit an application through compass for the Child Care Works program. Click the link here to submit an application: www.compass.state.pa.us. When you click the link, scroll down until you see the following and select the icon in the red circle: 

    Once you have completed your application, please send Tina at tina@garrettsway.org, an email with a screenshot of the confirmation page to avoid any delay in processing your scholarship determination. 

     

  • Confirmation

    Confirmation

  • I, {parentguardian1} , am the Mother/Father/Guardian to {pleaseList} for whom I am requesting a scholarship from Garrett Williamson for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

    I understand that my application cannot be reviewed until all requested documents/information have been submitted.

    I understand that the scholarship determination may take up to one month to process once ALL required documentation has been submitted.

  • Please read and initial each statement below before submitting your application. 

  • I understand that it is my responsibility and I agree to notify Garrett Williamson in writing within 15 days if my financial situation changes (i.e. new job, marriage, child support, inheritance).*
  • If Garrett Williamson requests that a family apply for financial assistance through the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC), the family is expected to complete the application process in a timely manner. Failure to apply or follow through with the ELRC application process may impact the family's continued eligibility for a Garrett Williamson scholarship.*
  • I attest to the fact that I have provided Garrett Williamson with all required documentation and that I have disclosed all sources of my/our income. Further, I understand that purposeful, inaccurate reporting of revenues will result in immediate scholarship termination and removal from all Garrett Williamson programs.*
  • I understand that excessive absences may result in loss of my/our Garrett Williamson Scholarship.*
  • I understand that Garrett Williamson, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to adjust or discontinue scholarship awards if necessary. *
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