STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2020) — Several area students pursuing a career in education recently received the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) and Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville).
The statewide program awards scholarships to top-performing students who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years. Recipients receive $7,500 per year for up to four years of college to obtain a teaching license. The program began in 2017 thanks to legislation Bacon and Sullivan supported.
"These funds are an extra incentive for Hoosiers to choose teaching as a career," Bacon said. "The goal is to see our top students return to the classrooms in our communities that inspired, supported and believed in them so they can do the same for future generations."
More than 350 students applied, and several scholarships were recently awarded to these Warrick County students:
According to Sullivan, the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is available to 200 high-achieving high school and college students each year who either graduate in the top 20% of their high school class or earn a score in the top-20th percentile on the SAT or ACT.
"Teachers are vital to the success of our community and state," Sullivan said. "These scholarship recipients are top performers in their studies, and we will benefit from having them in Hoosier classrooms, passing on their passion for knowledge."
She said recipients must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year in order to continue receiving the four-year renewable scholarship totaling $30,000.
“Congratulations to all 200 students, who are on their way to becoming impactful, future Hoosier teachers,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “We know these students have the passion and determination to make a difference in classrooms across the state.”
The 2020-2021 application will be available in the fall. Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/nextteacher for more information.
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State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Warrick, Pike and Spencer counties.
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State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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