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Updated: July 2, 2025 @ 9:04 pm
Haley DeVries of Tri-County
Amelia Hoffman-Buczek of KVHS
Haley DeVries of Tri-County
Amelia Hoffman-Buczek of KVHS
INDIANAPOLIS — Jasper County students Haley DeVries of Tri-County Jr-Senior High School and Amelia Hoffmann-Buczek of Kankakee Valley High School are among this year’s recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.
The scholarship program, established in 2016 through legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly, awards a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 total) to high-achieving high school and college students who agree to teach in an eligible Indiana school for five years.
A record-breaking 1,091 students applied for the 2025-2026 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, with nearly 300 scholarships awarded.
“Indiana is always looking for new talent to lead our classrooms,” said State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron). “This scholarship program is just one way our state continues to encourage young students to follow their education dreams.”
“As a teacher, I see the need to encourage more educators to lead our classrooms and help our students succeed,” said State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport). “With a program like this, more talented young Hoosiers can pursue a path to teaching without the added burden of higher education costs.”
State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) said those qualifying for the scholarship 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 a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
“Teachers help shape the next generation of Hoosier leaders,” Culp said. “It is encouraging to see these students stepping up and kickstarting their educational careers.”
To learn more and apply for the next round of scholarships opening in the fall, visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/nextteacher. Questions may be directed to NextTeacher@che.in.gov.
Aylesworth represents House District 11, which includes portions of Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties.
Commons represents House District 13, which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
Culp represents House District 16, which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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