STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2017) — Local students planning to pursue a career in education are among the recipients of this year’s Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, according to State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).
Both representatives supported legislation creating this scholarship program last year to help incentivize top-performing students to pursue a career teaching in Hoosier classrooms.
“This scholarship program is one more way we are encouraging our highly motivated recent graduates to stay in Indiana for their post-secondary education, and teach in Hoosier classrooms,” Karickhoff said. “Studies show that high achievers make great teachers and that’s who we want educating our students now and into the future.”
According to VanNatter, the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship pays $7,500 per year for up to four years to students who obtain their teaching license and commit to teaching in Indiana for five consecutive years. The scholarship is available to 200 high-achieving high school and college students each year who either graduate in the top 20 percent of their class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT.
“Investing in our teachers is crucial to ensuring the best education for our students,” VanNatter said. “This scholarship is provided to high-achieving students to inspire and motivate them to pursue a degree in education. I want to congratulate the future teachers from our community who have received this award and I wish them luck in their careers.”
Over 600 students applied, and 200 scholarships were awarded to highly qualified students across the state, including these recipients from Cass, Clinton, Grant and Howard counties:
Cass County
Clinton County
Howard County
“The Commission wants to congratulate all 200 of the students who were chosen to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship,” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers said. “We were encouraged by the high-quality applicants and know these future teachers will have a positive impact in Indiana classroom.”
The 2018-2019 application will be available beginning in the fall. Visit www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/nextteacher for more information.
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Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
A high-resolution photo of Karickhoff can be downloaded by clicking here.
State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton Counties.
A high-resolution photo of VanNatter can be downloaded by clicking here.
