--- title: "President’s Technology Academy Scholarship" date: 2025-02-11 author: "Jean" --- # President’s Technology Academy Scholarship ## Scholarships [Home](https://academy.digipen.edu/) / President’s Technology Academy Scholarship# President’s Technology Academy Scholarship\* ## 2026-2027 Scholarship Opportunities for WANIC and New Market Skills Center Students We are thrilled to announce several exclusive scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in WANIC and New Market Skills Center programs. These scholarships are designed to reward hard work and academic excellence while supporting students in their pursuit of a degree at DigiPen Institute of Technology. These initiatives reflect DigiPen’s commitment to fostering talent and providing meaningful opportunities for students to advance their education and careers. We encourage all eligible students and their families to explore these scholarship options. For more information about eligibility, degree programs, or the application process, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office at . School district counselors can also contact us with any questions. We look forward to supporting your journey toward an exciting future in technology, art, and design! \*”President’s Technology Academy Scholarship” is also referred to as “The DigiPen Skills Center President’s Scholarship”. ### Scholarship 1: President’s Technology Academy Merit – CS Scholarship This **NEW** scholarship aims to increase the number of recipients pursuing careers in computer science. It covers **50% of first-year tuition per year for up to four years** for students who meet the following criteria: - **Successfully complete a full year of a WANIC or New Market Skills Center program** with an **“A” grade.** - **Gain admission to any of [DigiPen’s Computer Science (CS) degree programs](https://www.digipen.edu/academics/computer-science-degrees)**. Given that the tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $39,720 per year, this scholarship is valued at approximately $20,410 per year, totaling up to $81,640 over four years. This scholarship applies to all five DigiPen CS degree programs. Students from **any WANIC or New Market Skills Center track** (Game Programming, Game Design, Art and Animation, or Music and Sound Design) are eligible as long as they meet DigiPen’s CS program admission requirements. This ensures that all students who demonstrate the academic and soft skills required for success are rewarded for their efforts. #### Application Process: Once admitted to a DigiPen CS degree program, eligible students will be invited to apply for this scholarship through the [DigiPen Scholarship Manager](https://digipen.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1589). Please note that a separate application is required. #### Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: To continue receiving this scholarship, undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in accordance with DigiPen’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. ### Scholarship 2: President’s Technology Academy Merit Scholarship DigiPen offers the **President’s Technology Academy Merit Scholarship** to support students pursuing degrees in Art, Game Design, or Music. This scholarship covers **50% of first-year tuition per year for up to four years**, and three of these scholarships will be awarded, with one specifically designated for each of the following areas: - Art - Game Design - Music #### Application Process: Once admitted to a DigiPen degree program in Art, Game Design, or Music, eligible students must apply for this scholarship through the [DigiPen Scholarship Manager](https://digipen.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1589). The application deadline is **March 1st, 2026**. #### Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: To continue receiving this scholarship, undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, in accordance with DigiPen’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. ### WANIC Scholarship Additionally, students who have successfully completed a **college transfer course** through the WANIC program with a grade of **B-** or better and choose to retake the same class at DigiPen Institute of Technology will receive a scholarship covering the tuition for that class. This is valid during the first year of enrollment at DigiPen. Given that the tuition per credit for the 2026-2027 academic year is $1,410, a typical 3-credit course would cost approximately $4,230. This scholarship ensures that students can retake such courses at no additional cost. #### Application Process: Students should submit their transcript, indicating the college transfer credit, to the Office of the Registrar upon registration. If they then choose to retake a class for which they have transfer credit, they will be credited with the tuition for that course. ## How to use the Scholarship Manager Where do you begin? Watch our video walkthrough, then reference our quick user guide as you explore Scholarship Manager. [ Scholarship Manager User Guide ](https://www.digipen.edu/sites/default/files/public/docs/digipen-scholarship-manager-user-guide.pdf) Play Video ## Learn more about WANIC DigPen Institute of Technology offers the DigiPen WANIC courses in partnership with Washington Network of Innovative Careers (WANIC). Parents and students must attend a required WANIC Information Session prior to WANIC Program application. [See Info Session dates and sign up here](https://forms.digipen.edu/view.php?id=729215). For more information email: [ WANIC Policies ](https://wanic.lwsd.org/studentsfamilies) [ Explore WANIC Programs ](https://academy.digipen.edu/academic-programs/wanic-programs/)