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13 hours ago
- Politics
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Nearly 300 Indiana students awarded teaching scholarships following record applications
An Indiana teacher reads to her class. (Courtesy Indiana State Teachers Association) Nearly 300 Hoosier students will receive up to $40,000 each to pursue careers in education through the state's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship program, higher education officials announced this week. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded 295 awards for the 2025–26 academic year. The renewable scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year for four years. In exchange, recipients agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay a prorated amount. Now in its ninth year, the program aims to address the state's ongoing teacher shortage by supporting students committed to staying in the profession. 'Teachers inspire confidence in the next generation and prepare students for future career success,' said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery. 'The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is a key strategy to build Indiana's future teacher workforce with high-quality talent. The students selected for this opportunity have the passion and determination to make a difference in classrooms across the state.' The 2025-2026 application cycle drew a record 1,091 applicants — a 15% increase over last year — from 326 high schools across 89 of Indiana's 92 counties, according to CHE. Of those applicants, 73% were high school seniors and the rest were current college students. State lawmakers expanded the annual scholarships in 2023, increasing awards from $7,500 to $10,000. The previous 200-recipient cap was also lifted, and a one‑time $10,000 grant was introduced for students enrolled in approved 'transition to teach' programs. Funding for the program was reduced in the state's new two-year budget passed earlier this year, however, with annual appropriations dropping from $12 million to $11.4 million. The cut was part of broader budget cuts across state government. It's not yet clear how the reduced funding might affect future scholarship awards. To qualify, students must meet academic criteria including ranking in the top 20% of their high school class, earning a 3.0 GPA or better, or scoring in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year to remain eligible while in college. The full list of scholarship recipients by county is available online at SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
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Shoals High School honored as Indiana's school of excellence
SHOALS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Shoals High School was named a 2024 School of Excellence. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced Wednesday that Shoals High School was recognized as Indiana's American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award winner. The high school in Martin County is one of 26 schools nationwide recognized for its commitment to postsecondary student success, specifically for students from low-income backgrounds. According to a media release from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, awardees are selected based on their participation in their state's college application campaign. Education News: Students commemorate Holocaust victims on Remembrance Day Shoals High School has a senior class of 45 students. Together, seniors filled out a combined 85 college applications during the campaign. In addition and as part of the campaign students from Shoals elementary, middle, and high schools participated in Indiana's 'College GO! Week' activities each day. 'The Commission congratulates Shoals High School on this incredible accomplishment,' Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery stated. 'Our state needs partners like Shoals to encourage students to pursue their postsecondary plans so we can promote economic and social prosperity for all Hoosiers. Thank you to the educators, counselors, and administrators at Shoals for your exemplary participation in this year's initiative.' 'We are honored to receive the School of Excellence Award at Shoals High School,' Early College Director Megan Hawkins stated. 'We are blessed to have staff who provide resources, guidance, and love for students for their college and career ambitions. We are proud to continue to empower students as they take the next steps toward their futures; as it is the students who empower and motivate us.' Education News: Nerd Herd heads back to robotics world stage College Application Week is part of Indiana's annual College GO! initiative. It takes place every August through November. This was Indiana's 11th year participating in the initiative. 32 Indiana colleges and universities waived college application fees during the campaign. 'There's something that's so rewarding about seeing our state coordinators take part in helping students navigate the admission process,' ACAC Director Lisa King stated. To learn more about Indiana's College GO! program, visit Learn More Indiana's website by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Employers wanted for Cass County College & Career Expo
The annual Cass County College & Career Expo is currently looking for area employers who would like to host a booth at the event. Logansport High School will once again host the annual job fair from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 at the Berry Bowl. Local employers will have the opportunity to promote current job openings and share internship opportunities. They may also talk with students about the needed skill to work in their business or organization. High school students in attendance may also participate in small group Career Discovery Meetings with college representatives and employers. The Career Discovery Meetings are set up for five students to meet in a small group for 30 minutes. These meetings will be conducted at the beginning of the Expo, giving business leaders an opportunity to meet with these students. Indiana House Bill HEA-1002 requires each entity that wants to participate in the Career Discovery Meetings to complete a brief interest form to meet with the students. More information on the bill and how to prepare for the meetings can be found on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education website. Under the bill, starting this school year, all junior and senior students in Indiana are required to meet with employers or college admission representatives to cover future career and educational opportunities. Employers interested in participating should contact Suzanne Dillman, associate director of enrollment services and admissions for Ivy Tech's Kokomo service area, by email at sdillman@ or by telephone at 574-398-6090. Representatives from colleges and universities across the state also will be on hand to discuss the career and educational opportunities they offer. Event sponsors include the Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce, Logansport High School and Ivy Tech Community College. The event will be targeted at 10th- to 12th-grade students from Logansport High School and the Century Career Center and students and alumni from Ivy Tech as well as the general public. Chamber members have been invited to participate along with employers who work with Ivy Tech in recruiting new employees.
