Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

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.