Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education foundation announced that the Wolf administration will be providing $5 million in grant funds for a new scholarship program for state employees and their dependents who are pursuing higher education at a state system university.

The PASSHE foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates in service of the State System of Higher Education, will develop and implement the scholarship program.

In the beginning of the spring 2023 term, commonwealth employees and eligible dependents will be able to apply to the PASSHE Foundation for a grant of up to $2,000 per academic year for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarship funds may be used for expenses including tuition, room and board.

“I am proud to launch this scholarship program to support our employees — and their families — in achieving their dreams for a higher education,” Wolf said. “An essential part of building effective government is supporting the employees who serve their fellow Pennsylvanians every single day. These folks do the hard work of the commonwealth, and I am proud of the ways that we have modernized state employment to ensure we can attract and retain great employees who do their best for their fellow Pennsylvanians every day.”