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 if you are an undergraduate 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. Recipients of these scholarships must agree to work full-time in Pennsylvania following graduation, one year for each 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. Click on the name of the scholarship to view the qualifications and details for each award:
To apply
- Applicants 18 years or older can now apply online.
- First-time applicants must complete an application packet (210 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 Study Deferment Request or the NETS Program brochure. If you prefer to write or call to get any of this information, contact us at:
New Economy Technology Scholarship Program
PHEAA State Grant and Special Programs
1200 N. Seventh St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
1-800-692-7392
View the list of frequently asked questions about NETS.