Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Quick summary
This scholarship supports students who plan to become licensed teachers in Indiana. It can pay up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four academic years. In return you agree to teach full time for five years in an eligible Indiana school after you graduate — or repay the scholarship money on a prorated basis.

Who this is for
Ideal applicants are high-achieving Indiana high school seniors or college students who intend to pursue a teacher preparation program and a teaching license in Indiana. High school graduates are given priority, but current college freshmen and sophomores may apply.

Eligibility checklist (what you must meet)
- Indiana resident.
- U.S. citizen or eligible non‑citizen.
- Current Indiana high school senior or a college student attending in Indiana.
- Graduated from (or will graduate from) an Indiana accredited high school or a non‑accredited non‑public Indiana high school.
- Able to use the scholarship for at least two full academic years.
- Meet one of these academic standards:
- Rank in the top 20% of your high school graduating class, or
- Have a top 20% ACT or SAT score, or
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Currently attend, or plan to attend, an eligible Indiana institution full time. (In some cases degree‑seeking students may use the scholarship during summer while enrolled part time; check the program’s summer-use guidelines.)
- Pursuing (or intend to pursue) a program that leads to Indiana teaching licensure.
- Must be able to obtain an Indiana teaching license.
- Not in default or overpayment on a federal student loan or grant.
- File the FAFSA each year you receive the scholarship.

Student commitments and renewal rules
- Teach full time for five years at an eligible Indiana school after graduation.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) while in your program and complete the equivalent of 30 credit hours per academic year (or meet the program’s published renewal criteria).
- Comply with any other renewal requirements established by your teacher preparation program.
- If you do not complete the five‑year service requirement, all scholarship funds received will be converted to a loan that must be repaid, with the amount prorated to reflect the uncompleted service.

Important notes and tips
- The scholarship can provide up to $10,000 per year for up to four years.
- Priority goes to graduating high school seniors, but eligible college freshmen and sophomores may still apply.
- If you’re unsure about summer use, credit hours, or what counts as an “eligible school,” consult the program guidelines or your college’s financial aid office before applying.

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