Scholarships
Indiana Scholarships Guide
Where can I find scholarships?
There are so many different resources that you can use to find scholarships to help you pay for school. Scholarships can originate from the government, colleges or universities and/or private organizations.
You can also search for ways to get scholarships yourself using online searches, like the ones below:
Your teachers and school counselor can direct you to some scholarships. It is also important to file the FAFSA to see what scholarships from the government you qualify for. The colleges you apply to could also have scholarships available for students who attend that institution so it’s always worthwhile to reach out to the financial aid office of schools in which you are interested.
For more resources, visit the Indiana Commission for Higher Education website.
Which Indiana scholarships are available?
There are a lot of scholarship programs available just for Hoosier students. Each has its requirements, but you should apply for all you’re eligible for. That way, you can be sure to get the maximum amount of scholarship assistance to help pay for college.
Need-Based Financial Aid
21st Century Scholars Program
Adult Student Grant
Frank O’Bannon Grant
The Frank O’Bannon Grant provides Hoosier students with the funds they need to attend eligible public, private or proprietary postsecondary institutions. The grant is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA and can be used for tuition and regularly assessed fees.
EARN Indiana
EARN (Employment Aid Readiness Network) Indiana is the state’s work-study program. Income-eligible students in the program can receive state matching funds of up to 50% of their hourly wage. This program also partners with Work + Learn Indiana to match students and employers.
High-Value Certificate Funding
Workforce Ready Grant
The Workforce Ready Grant covers the full tuition and required fees for eligible high-value certificate programs at Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, Indiana Tech or other authorized providers. The grant is given for two years and covers up to the number of credits required by the qualifying program. Program-specific fees and equipment are not covered.
Early Graduation Scholarship
Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship
The Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship is a one-time $4,000 scholarship for students who graduate from a publicly supported high school at least one year early. The scholarship may be used toward tuition and fees and any remaining funds shall be remitted to the student. This scholarship may not be used for remedial coursework.
Scholarships for Future Educators
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college students 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 for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Minority Scholarship
The Next Generation Hoosier Minority Educators Scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college minority students (defined as Black and Hispanic or Latino students) 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 for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.
William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education provides scholarships for minority students (defined as Black and Hispanic or Latino people) who want to teach in an accredited institution in Indiana after graduation. The student must agree in writing to work in teaching positions in Indiana and, if employed, serve there for at least three years.
Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Needs Fields
The Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Need Fields is a scholarship for students who intend to teach in a “high-need” area (special education, middle or high school level mathematics, or science).
The maximum amount a student may receive is $4,000.
Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Scholarship for Minorities
The Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Scholarship is for minority students (defined as Black and Hispanic and Latinx individuals) who will work as student teachers or in school administration during their degree program. Priority will be given to student teaching applicants.
The maximum amount a student may receive is up to $5,000. The scholarship amount may vary from year to year based on the appropriation amount and the number of applicants.
Scholarships for Military and Public Safety Officers
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home
In addition to other state grants, the Commission offers a supplement that guarantees 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for former students and/or graduates of Morton Memorial High School who are also former residents of the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home (ISSCH).
Indiana National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant
The Commission has arranged a partnership with the Indiana National Guard in order to guarantee 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible members of both The Army and Air National Guards. Students can attend either full-time or part-time, but they may only receive the National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant (NGSG) during fall and spring semesters.
Indiana Purple Heart Recipient
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Indiana Purple Heart Recipients provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for 124 semester credit hours at the undergraduate resident tuition rate to Indiana Purple Heart recipients.
Children and Spouse of Public Safety Officers
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Students and Spouses of Public Safety Officers allows up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees at Indiana colleges and universities. The greatest amount that an eligible applicant is exempt from paying for a semester hour is the cost of an undergraduate semester credit hour at the state educational institution in which he or she enrolls.
Children of Deceased or Disabled Veteran
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate.
Child of Purple Heart Recipient or Wounded Veteran
The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Purple Heart Recipients provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit hours at Indiana colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate.
Children and Spouse of Indiana National Guard
The Commission provides a supplement to other state scholarships by guaranteeing up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for students who are the child or spouse of a member of the Indiana National Guard and died in the line of duty while serving on active duty with the state.
What is ScholarTrack?
ScholarTrack is the one-stop-shop for Hoosiers’ state financial aid needs, including the 21st Century Scholarship and other need- and merit-based aid. ScholarTrack guides its users through the process of applying for – and maintaining – state financial aid.
With ScholarTrack, you can:
- Apply for state financial aid, such as the 21st Century Scholarship and the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
- Complete your Scholar Success Program activities (both high school and college)
- Check the status of your FAFSA, college credit completion, and more
- See what financial aid you are being offered from the state
- Submit and view appeals
- Access additional college and career success resources
Indiana Scholarships FAQs
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