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INDIANAPOLIS- Area students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

The scholarship program, established in 2016 through legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly, awards a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 total) to high-achieving high school and college students who agree to teach in an eligible Indiana school for five years. This year, more than 1,000 students applied, representing over 300 high schools in 90 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

This year, these local students were among the scholarship recipients:

• Aracely Aguilar, Rochester Community High School;

• Isabella Farnham, Maconaquah High School;

• Kaylee McLay, Maconaquah High School;

• Kyndal Douglass, Maconaquah High School; and

• Lauryn Merritt, Maconaquah High School.

Those qualifying for the scholarship must graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class, earn a score in the 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT, or have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Investing in aspiring teachers is an investment that will continue paying dividends across Indiana. These students are not only receiving financial assistance with their education but are preparing to give back to their communities and help future generations of Hoosiers reach their full potential.

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship applications for the 2027-28 school year will open in November. Click here to learn more about the program.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 each year for four academic years. In exchange, students agree to teach full-time for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be an Indiana resident;
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
  • Must be a current high school senior or college student in Indiana;
  • Must have graduated or will graduate from an Indiana accredited high school or non-accredited non-public high school;
  • Must be able to utilize the scholarship for at least two full academic years;
  • Must meet one of the three Academic Requirements:
    • Rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class; or
    • Have a top 20% ACT or SAT score; or
    • Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Must currently attend or plan to attend an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student;
    • In some cases, degree-seeking students may use the scholarship during the summer while enrolled part-time. Refer to the specific guidelines for using the scholarship during summer terms.
  • Must pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that leads to teaching licensure;
  • Must obtain a license to teach in Indiana;
  • Must serve as a full-time teacher at an eligible Indiana school for five years after college graduation;
  • Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA, complete 30 credit hours per year or their equivalent and meet all other requirements established by their program to renew the scholarship;
  • Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year;
  • Must not be in overpayment or default on a federal student loan or grant; and
  • Must complete the service requirement or have all funds provided converted to a loan that must be repaid.

**Priority will be given to students graduating high school, although current college freshmen and sophomore students are eligible to apply.

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QUESTIONS?

Please direct any questions or inquiries to NextTeacher@che.in.gov.

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