Indiana Student Teaching Scholarship for High-Need Fields — Spring 2027
Indiana scholarship for student teachers in high-need fields (special education, middle/high school mathematics and science) with a 3-year Indiana teaching commitment if hired.
| Amount / funding | Maximum up to $4,000 (amount may vary year-to-year by appropriation and applicant numbers), disbursed from the student's college financial aid office |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 31 January 2027 (Spring 2027 application opens 1 October 2026) |
| Start date | Spring 2027 semester (student teaching semester) |
| Level | Bachelors, Teacher training |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
Indiana scholarship for student teachers in high-need fields (special education, middle/high school mathematics and science) with a 3-year Indiana teaching commitment if hired.
Minimum requirements
Enrolled in a course enabling teaching at an accredited Indiana school in a high-need field on graduation (special education or middle/high school level math or science); participating in student teaching as part of degree requirements in the application semester; cumulative GPA required by the eligible institution for admission to its school of education; enrolled at an eligible Indiana institution; Indiana resident by December 31 of the year prior to applying; US citizen or eligible noncitizen; first-time undergraduate student; student teach at an Indiana school authorised by the Indiana Department of Education; agree in writing to apply for a teaching position at an accredited Indiana school after certification and, if hired, teach for at least 3 years.
Application checklist
- FAFSA
- Complete Student Teaching Scholarship application in ScholarTrack
- Written agreement to apply for a teaching position at an accredited Indiana school after certification
Application tips
- Use the Spring 2027 cycle only — the Fall 2026 deadline (30 September 2026) is past.
- File the FAFSA alongside the ScholarTrack application.
- The 3-year Indiana teaching commitment applies if hired — read the written agreement carefully.
- Priority goes to applicants with state financial aid eligibility remaining.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: Student teaching, Special education, Mathematics education, Science education