Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education
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.
HOW TO APPLY
The Commission for Higher Education will begin accepting Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship applications for the 2027-2028 academic year in late October 2026.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY
After the January 2027 deadline passes, the Commission will review all applications and notify all applicants of their scholarship status via email in April 2027.
Recipients and waitlisted finalists will be provided further instructions via email.
RESOURCES
- 2026-2027 Application Procedures
- Academic Requirements
- Eligible Indiana Schools
- Eligible Indiana Institutions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Service Requirement
- Deferment/Cancellation Form