Local students receive educator scholarshipsby Wendy McNamara July 28, 2024 |
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Area students studying to become teachers were among those to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced over 300 scholarship recipients this year. A record-breaking 945 students applied, which is 58% more than the previous year. The program, established in 2016 and expanded in 2023 through legislation supported by the Indiana General Assembly, 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 for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship. |
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Local students receiving scholarships include:
To qualify for the scholarship, students must either graduate in the top 20% of their class, score in the 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT, and earn at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA. They must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year to keep their scholarship. Click here to find out more about all of the eligibility requirements. |
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