William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

Name: William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Up to $4,000 per academic year.

Information and Eligibility:
The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is designed to encourage minority students to pursue a career in teaching. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Black and Hispanic/Latino individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in a teaching program at an accredited Indiana institution.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Residency: Must be a resident of Indiana.
• Ethnicity: Must be Black or Hispanic/Latino.
• Enrollment: Must be admitted to or currently attending an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student.
• Academic Standing: Must maintain the required cumulative GPA as specified by the scholarship program.
• Commitment: Must agree in writing to teach in an accredited school in Indiana for at least three years after graduation.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship application through ScholarTrack.
• Submit official high school or college transcripts demonstrating academic performance.
• Provide proof of Indiana residency and ethnic background if requested.
• Include a personal essay detailing the desire to become a teacher and commitment to serving in Indiana.
• Attach one or more letters of recommendation from educators or community leaders.

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: September 4

Additional Information:

• Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, and other related educational expenses.
• Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and meet the required GPA to continue receiving the scholarship.
• Failure to fulfill the teaching commitment will result in the scholarship converting to a loan that must be repaid.

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