Cost & Financial Aid
Scholarships
Minority Teacher Scholarships
African American and Hispanic students interested in a teaching career can receive up to $4,000 annually from the state of Indiana. The Minority Teacher/Special Services Scholarship was created by the Indiana General Assembly to increase the diversity of the state’s teacher population.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Minority Teacher/Special Services Scholarship, you must:
- Pursue a teaching certification, either as an undergraduate student or as a participant in the Transition to Teaching program
- Be an Indiana resident and U.S. citizen
- Be a current IU student or be admitted for study at IU
- Pursue (or intend to pursue) a course of study that prepares you to teach in an accredited Indiana elementary or secondary school
- Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Be current on any state or federal student loans
- Meet all minimum criteria established by the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
How to Apply
The state of Indiana maintains an online application form for the Minority Teacher Scholarship. When you submit the form, make sure you choose Indiana University–Bloomington as the school you plan to attend. The state will then share your application with IU’s Office of Student Financial Assistance, which selects the recipients and administers the scholarship.
