Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >Eligible Pennsylvanians can now apply for a Grow PA Scholarship Grant for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are available at pheaa.org/growpa.
This program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year to in-state students pursuing a degree or certification in an in-demand occupation and is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
Courses of study that qualify for the grant include Early Childhood Education & Teaching, special education, STEM education, and other programs as approved by PHEAA. The full list is available at PHEAA’s website (pheaa.org).
To qualify, applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation after graduation for 12 months for each year they received the grant.