(Southeastern IN) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Educator has awarded Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships to 300 students across the state.
Local recipients are:
- Batesville High School – Alivia McConnell and Eva Struewing.
- East Central High School – William Kemper.
- Franklin County High School – Austin Robinson.
- Greensburg High School – Makenzie Ebbing, Cy Miller, and Kathryn Schwering.
- Jac-Cen-Del Jr./Sr. High School – Hailey Kunz.
- South Decatur Jr./Sr. High School – Morgan Reatherford.
- South Ripley Jr./Sr. High School – Brionna Linkel.
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 each year for four years.
In exchange, students agree to teach full-time for five years at an eligible Indiana school.
“Teachers inspire confidence in the next generation and prepare students for future career success,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education and Batesville resident 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.”
A record 1,091 students applied for the 2025-2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which is a 15-percent increase over the previous year.
Applications were received from students representing 326 high schools in 89 of Indiana’s 92 counties.
Additionally, 73 percent of applicants were Indiana high school seniors with the remainder comprised of current college students.
To qualify for the scholarship, students must graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class, earn a score in the 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT, or have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
To continue earning the scholarship in college, students must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year.
Students selected for the scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year are listed by county here.
Learn more about the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship here.
