The Institute of Early Childhood Education & Development (IECED), in collaboration with the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, has announced admissions for a one-year diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) under a 100% scholarship program.
This diploma program is designed as a crash course for teachers and aims to enhance skills in early childhood education. A total of 300 seats are available, equally divided among three locations: Karachi, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Larkana.
The program carries no tuition fee and is officially accredited by the Sindh Teacher Education Development Authority (STEDA) and certified by the Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE), ensuring credibility and recognition.
Admissions are open exclusively for female candidates who hold a Sindh domicile. Applicants must have completed at least Intermediate or A-Levels. Government teachers are strongly encouraged to apply, as the program directly supports professional development in the education sector.
The application process is simple and fully online:
The deadline for applications is 31 August 2025.
Interested candidates can apply through the official registration form or reach out for queries at 0310-2247470 or via email at ieced.seld@gmail.com. More details are available on ieced.edu.pk.
This initiative reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to improving teacher education and building a strong foundation for early childhood learning in the province.