Indiana Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Need Fields

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in a course of study leading to teaching certification in special education or middle or high school mathematics or science.
• Complete student teaching as part of degree requirements during the semester for which the scholarship is requested.
• Meet the cumulative GPA required by the institution for admission to its school of education.
• Attend an eligible Indiana institution.
• Be an Indiana resident by December 31 of the year before applying for aid.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Be a first-time undergraduate student.
• Complete student teaching at an Indiana school authorized by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Agree to apply for a teaching position at an accredited Indiana school after certification.
• If hired, agree to teach in Indiana for at least three years.

Requirements

• Complete the FAFSA by January 31, 2027 for Spring 2027.
• Complete the Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Need Fields application through ScholarTrack.
• Verify enrollment in an eligible educator preparation program.
• Verify placement in an authorized Indiana student-teaching assignment.
• Meet the academic requirements established by the institution's school of education.
• Sign the required Indiana teaching-service commitment.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete and submit the FAFSA.
2. 2Create or log into a Student ScholarTrack account.
3. 3Select Apply for State Aid.
4. 4Complete the Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Need Fields application.
5. 5Provide student-teaching placement and academic information.
6. 6Submit the FAFSA and ScholarTrack application before the published semester deadline.