Next generation hoosier educator scholarship
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
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,
Allen County lawmakers: State awards educator scholarship to local students
STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2025) – Allen County students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
"These young Hoosiers are embracing a vital calling in public service," said State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne). "As they get ready to nurture and inspire our students, I commend their dedication to starting their teaching journeys here in Indiana."
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. A record-breaking 1,091 students applied for the 2025-2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, with nearly 300 scholarships awarded."Watching local students achieve this milestone is truly inspiring," said State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne). "I’m proud of their dedication and excited to see the impact these future ed
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Scholarship recipients receive $10,000 annually (up to $40,000 total) for committing to teach in Indiana for at least five years after graduating college. Selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and additional factors, students must continue to earn the scholarship in college by achieving a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year.
IU School of Education students who received this highly competitive scholarship are:
- Lukas Alderdice
- Georgia Gray
- Logan Weber
- Benjamin Botkin
- Brynna Miley
- Ella Money
- Sydney Bays
- Kylee Simpson
- Samantha Smith
- Quentin Penrod
- Merin Buck
- Delaney Trigg
- Isabel Hulen
- Ethan Brown
- Avery Pennington
- Parker Farrand
- Dane Goosen
- Alexandra Liebert
- Kennedi U'Ren
- Wendi Lopez-Solis
- Alyson Mcelwain
- Brooke Lawhead
- Jayden Dusseau
- Riley Grill
- Ryli Letke
- Kennedy Gragg
- Lily Kortepeter
- Katelyn Pedraza
- Kate Myers
- Nubian Mckee
- Felicia Bolander
- Nicole Dewar
- Max Newkirk
- Kathryn Nels
Snow: State awards educator scholarship to local students
STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2025) – Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).
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. A record-breaking 1,091 students applied for the 2025-2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, with nearly 300 scholarships awarded.
"Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships are a great way for young students to focus on their education without worrying about the financial strains of paying for college," Snow said. "These Hoosiers are not only investing in their future but also the state's and our next generation."
This year, these local students were among the scholarship recipients:- Jaxon Brown, Wawasee High School;
- Brian Dunbar, Warsaw Community High School;
- Juan Macias
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