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Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is sponsored by Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). This scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship. In exchange, students agree to teach full-time for five years at an eligible Indiana school.
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CHE: Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship State Financial Aid Resources State Financial Aid - By Program 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.
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. The Commission for Higher Education will begin accepting Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year on November 24, 2025 . The application will close on February 28, 2026 .
After the February 28, 2026 deadline passes, the Commission will review all applications and notify all applicants of their scholarship status via email in April 2026 . Recipients and waitlisted finalists will be provided further instructions via email. 2026-2027 Application Procedures Eligible Indiana Institutions Frequently Asked Questions Deferment/Cancellation Form Please direct any questions or inquiries to NextTeacher@che.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indiana residents, U. S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, current high school seniors or college students in Indiana, who meet specific academic requirements and commit to teaching in Indiana for five years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 per year for four academic years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is funded by Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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