Helping children receive an early start on their journey of life-long learning
Megan Cajigas Education Foundation Mission Statement
Recognizing Pre-K education is essential to the success of the community and enrichment of individual lives, The Megan Cajigas Education Foundation’s mission is to provide Pre-K scholarship monies to families in need to enable more children to reach their maximum potential during their journey of life long learning.
Scholarships are awarded after assessment of the applicant’s financial need. All Pre-School level children are eligible.
The Megan Cajigas Education Foundation is a family founded non-profit established in 2007 in memory of Megan our granddaughter, daughter, sister, cousin and niece.
Your dollars will directly fund a child’s Pre-K education scholarship for families that are struggling to provide what most of us take for granted for our children and grandchildren.
Why Pre-K Makes A Difference
Studies show that 50% of a child’s ability to learn is developed by the age of five(5). Furthermore, there’s a widely acknowledged domino effect: Kids who get a good start on school are more likely to stay out of trouble and graduate, enabling them to be more productive citizens who earn more money, pay more taxes and improve their families’ economic situations.
Why Pre-K Makes A Difference
Studies show that 50% of a child’s ability to learn is developed by the age of five(5). Furthermore, there’s a widely acknowledged domino effect: Kids who get a good start on school are more likely to stay out of trouble and graduate, enabling them to be more productive citizens who earn more money, pay more taxes and improve their families’ economic situations.
Read what our scholarship parents are saying…
My son Zack is a very bright child and has benefited from attending his preschool. It was a real stabilizing factor for him last year after my heart attack and without a Megan scholarship, Zack would not be able to attend the full year…
Keith S
I feel this is Abby’s most important year before kindergarten and without a Megan scholarship she would not be attending pre-k due to my financial situation…
Alissa B.
All I wanted for my son was to get the love, attention, and care he deserves while filling his brain with appropriate knowledge that would strengthen his understanding once he began kindergarten…
Kimberly S.
Faced with the financial burden of being a single parent with a child in an excellent daycare system, the struggle with working enough hours to cover the month’s bills can be an emotional roller coaster . DSS turned my application for pre-school help down because child support increased my income above their limit. Megan’s scholarship program looked at my total need and with their help my son is 4 and loving learning…
Jennifer B.