STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to incentivize top-performing high school students to pursue a career teaching in Indiana’s classrooms.
Miller supported a new law this year establishing the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Beginning Nov. 1, both incoming and current college students studying education can apply for the grant, which awards $7,500 per year toward college costs to those who commit to teaching in Indiana’s public or private schools for five years after graduating.
“This scholarship is meant to attract and retain high-quality teachers to Hoosier classrooms,” Miller said. “Keeping our best and brightest in Indiana to teach our future students will help create a stronger education system in our state.”
The scholarship is available to 200 students statewide 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. While in college, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year to continue receiving the grant. Graduates must obtain their teaching license and teach in Indiana for five consecutive years.
Students interested in applying must be nominated by a teacher and submit their nomination form to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Students are encouraged to complete the nomination form before the application period opens.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education recently implemented this new program and launched a promotional campaign to spread awareness. Students can visit www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/NextTeacher for information and to submit an application before the deadline on Dec. 31. The commission is also expected to launch TV, radio and digital advertisements.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48, which includes portions of Elkhart County.
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