School of Education

To recruit exceptional teachers to the field of special education, the state of Indiana offers up to $4,000 a year for qualified students.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Minority Teacher/Special Services Scholarship, you must:

• Be a student (minority or non-minority) seeking teaching certification in special education
• 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 Special Services 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.

Apply online for the Special Services Scholarship »