Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the 2027 spring semester should apply for the TEACH scholarship by Friday, November 13.
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Applications for the TEACH Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship must be completed and submitted with all required documentation and information by the deadline to be considered for the spring semester.
Those intending to apply should also start the college admissions process now. Eligible applicants must:
Work a minimum of 25 hours per week year-round directly with children in a Department of Human Services-certified child care program
Be a resident of Pennsylvania
Be employed with a sponsoring program for at least six months before enrolling in courses through the scholarship program
Make $25 or less per hour at the time of application ($30 or less per hour for directors)
Be interested in pursuing coursework at a partnering college or university toward an approved degree and/or teacher certification in prek-4/early childhood education
To download an application, visit the PACCA website. For questions, contact a TEACH counselor at teachinfo@pacca.org.
About TEACH
The TEACH (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Program offers early learning professionals a debt-free higher education, supporting them while they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages.
By building a more educated and fairly compensated workforce, TEACH raises the quality of care and education that Pennsylvania’s youngest children receive, setting them on a path to future learning and success.