New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS)
The Technology Scholarship and the SciTech Scholarship are both awarded through the New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) Program. These scholarships make financial aid available to undergraduates studying in approved technology or science fields.
The goal of this program is to help address the critical need to educate and retain a workforce of highly trained technology experts that will help Pennsylvania attract and support new employers. Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) consults with the Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (PAWIB) to determine the new program content areas (25 KB PDF) critical to the economic growth of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for purposes of the NETS Program.
To view a complete list of the 2009-10 approved NETS Program content areas, please see the NETS Program brochure (168 KB PDF).
Recipients of these scholarships must agree to work full-time in Pennsylvania following graduation, one year for each academic year that a scholarship award is received.
These scholarships are not based on your financial need. First priority for awarding funds under this program will be given to renewal applicants. Thereafter, funds under this program will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
View the qualifications and details for each NETS Program award:
To apply
- Applicants 18 years or older can apply online.
- First-time applicants must complete an application packet (253 KB PDF) which consists of the NETS Application and Master Promissory Note.
- Renewal applicants must complete only the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by September 30.
- While the NETS Program is not based on financial need, both first-time and renewal applicants must apply and complete the record for Pennsylvania State Grant and Federal Pell Grant aid by filing the FAFSA.
View the NETS Program Forms page to get printable materials such as the Graduate/Undergraduate Study Deferment Request or the NETS Program brochure. If you prefer to write or call to get any of this information, you may contact us at nets@pheaa.org or by calling 1-800-692-7392.