PACCA Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications for Spring 2021 Semester

Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college for the Spring 2021 semester can submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship.

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The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) offers a variety of T.E.A.C.H. scholarships to meet the needs of the early care and education workforce in center and home-based settings. Eligible applicants must:

  • work a minimum of 25-30 hours per week directly with children in a DHS-certified child care program;

  • make $19 or less an hour ($25 or less per hour for directors); and

  • be interested in pursuing coursework at a participating college toward a degree or credential in early childhood.

Scholarship awards are dependent upon the availability of funds and priorities of funders. Other eligibility criteria may apply are subject to change without notice. 

To be considered for the Spring 2021 semester, T.E.A.C.H. applications must be completed and submitted with all required documentation by Friday, November 20, 2020.

PACCA will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis, however, incomplete applications and applications received after this date will not receive priority for consideration. New scholarship awards for the Spring 2021 semester will be dependent upon funding availability at that time.

Interested applicants should also begin the college admissions process now and contact an early childhood education (ECE) advisor at their intended college/university. This helps to ensure that scholarship applicants are admitted to their college/university and can register for courses if/when they receive a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship. T.E.A.C.H. can provide contact information for early childhood education advisors at partnering institutions if needed.

To download a scholarship application, visit the PACCA website. Completed applications must be submitted to PACCA by Friday, November 20, through one of the following methods:

  • Email: teachinfo@pacca.org

  • Fax: 717.657.0959

  • Mail: 20 Erford Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043

For questions about scholarship eligibility or requirements, contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor at 717.657.9000.

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