Grants and Scholarship Opportunities

The Spicer Phillips Endowment Fund for Teacher Preparation

The Spicer Phillips Scholarship and Grant Fund is a gifted endowment that can provide financial assistance for Hanover College students in their quest to become educators.

Application is made via My Hanover - Log in to My Hanover>Academics>Academic Programs>Education Program>Spicer Phillips to apply.

These funds can be requested for multiple uses and the use is denoted within the application. If you get reimbursed for expenses for urban student teaching, you are still eligible to apply for funds to reimburse Praxis exam expense. (once per exam).

Reimbursement of the costs for taking the ETS Praxis 2 Licensure Exams

The candidate will pay for the exam and then apply for reimbursement via the form on My Hanover. Applicants must upload a copy of their paid receipt from ETS within the application. Passing scores are not required for reimbursement but each exam may only be reimbursed one time. The Spicer Phillips reimbursement application will be approved first by Administrators in Education and then by Financial Aid since students must have remaining unmet need from their FAFSA form. If approved by FA, the application will go to the Business Office and the monies applied to your student account. The student would then request a refund of that amount in My Hanover. Refund requests are processed if submitted on Tuesdays and the check or direct deposit is available on that Friday. Requests after Tuesday's cut off time will be processed the following week

Decision Point 2: Beginning with the class of 2024, teacher candidates are required to attempt the content area exam(s) in order to move forward to student teaching. This includes all content area exams - for example, a PE and Health with Mild Interventions dual certification must attempt the Health content area exam, the Physical Education content exam, and the Special Education: Mild to Moderate Applications content area exam for Decision Point 2.

Each of these three exams, plus the pedagogy exam are eligible for reimbursement, but the pedagogy Praxis exam is not required for DP 2. The Principles of Learning and Teaching pedagogy exam is best taken after student teaching is completed.

The application must be approved by Financial Aid because the awards are based on demonstrated financial need from the FAFSA.

Each test number will only be reimbursed once and is not applicable to retakes.

The candidate will pay for the Praxis exam (Panther Loans can be used if needed to get started) and then seek reimbursement for the cost.

No reimbursements may be made after the awarding of the degree/graduation date.

Licensing requires passing the exams!!

2. Assistance with the costs associated with an urban student teaching assignment at 64%.

The applicant must complete the urban teaching section of the same Spicer Phillips grant application and upload apartment lease and other documentation. Students who live at home or with friends/relatives are not eligible for this grant.

3. Other options as designated by the Hanover College Educator Preparation Program and the Spicer Phillips Fund's donor.
If you have a specific financial difficulty regarding your education requirements, please contact Dr. Bailey.

The following article explains the beginnings of this gift fund. The Spicer-Phillips family is still involved in the endowment, which now includes secondary and special education candidates.

Students who receive Spicer Phillips grants are strongly encouraged to write a letter of thanks to the donors.

Lester Grant for Student Teachers

The Lauren Lester Grant was established as part of the Montgomery scholarship in honor of their niece, Lauren Lester Edwards '20 and provides some assistance for extra expenses incurred by student teachers who live on campus during their student teaching assignment. There is a finite amount available each year. To apply for consideration of these funds, log in to My Hanover>Academics>Academic Programs>Education Program>Lester Grant

Lauren Lester '20

State of Indiana Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends

The State of Indiana has several very worthwhile scholarships for future teachers - go to http://www.in.gov/che/4498.htm

PROGRAM INFORMATION	APPLICATION INFORMATION	APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship up to four academic years. Students must agree in writing to teach in Indiana for five consecutive years.	ScholarTrack Application Application Procedures and Requirements Nomination Form Volunteer Interviewer Sign-Up	Applications for the following academic year: Applications Accepted from September 1 - November 30 each year
The Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities is available for minority students (defined as black and Hispanic individuals) who will participate in student teaching or a school administration internship. Students must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years.	ScholarTrack Application ScholarTrack Application	Application Deadline for FALL is September 30 Application for SPRING is open October 1 - December 31, 2018
The Student Teaching Stipend for High-Need Fields is available for students who plan to teach in a high-need field (defined as middle or high school level math or science, or special education) who will participate in student teaching. Students must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years.	ScholarTrack ApplicationFALL ScholarTrack ApplicationSPRING	Application Deadline for Fall is September 30 Application for Spring is October 1 - December 31
The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is available to minority students (defined as black and Hispanic individuals) who intend teach in Indiana. Students must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years.	· ScholarTrack Application	Application Open October 1 through August 31 annually

If you have any questions about these financial aid programs, please feel free to reach out to us at NextTeacher@che.in.gov.

The Empowered Future Teachers Scholarship

Education.com's Empowered Future Teachers Scholarship aims to make an impact in the lives of aspiring teachers in America. Twice per year, we award a teaching student with a $10,000 scholarship to further their educational goals. To apply, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

· Deadlines: June 30th and January 1st every year

· Must be enrolled in an Education-related major (see scholarship page for details)

· Must be pursuing a career as a preschool through 5th grade teacher (any discipline)

· Must be enrolled at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States

· Open to college undergraduates, graduate students, and professional students

· Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident

· Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Education.com's Building the Future Scholarship program supports those who have economic or diversity struggles because we understand the need for a diverse classroom to create a stronger community. Twice per year, we will award two talented aspiring early childhood education teachers with a $5,000 scholarship each towards their educational expenses. To apply, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

· Must be a low income student or student from an underrepresented group

· Must be pursuing a career as a preschool-5th grade teacher (any discipline)

· Must be enrolled at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the US

· Open to college undergraduates

· Must be enrolled in an Education-related major (see scholarship page for details)

· Must be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident

· Open to students from all states

· Scholarship winner must provide an official transcript for enrollment verification

You can find more detailed information on our scholarship awards here: https://www.education.com/scholarships/

The Indiana Retired Teachers Scholarship

The Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation (IRTA) $2000 scholarship is available to current sophomores and juniors accepted into the education program of an Indiana college or university. The application for this scholarship is available here -- https://www.retiredteachers.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships. Guidelines and additional information are listed on the application's cover sheet. The applicant must be sponsored by an IRTA member. There are over 20,000 IRTA members.

The Donald Mount Scholarship

The Mount family has been a wonderful and generous benefactor of the Hanover Education Program. In addition to the building, furniture, and technology upgrades in Newby Hall financed by the late Don Mount '50 (in memory of his wife, Fern), the Mounts also endowed a scholarship for future teachers at Hanover College. Please inquire about this via the Financial Aid Office. These are gifts that will keep giving for generations to come and we are proud to honor this fine gentleman's memory with a plaque and portrait in Newby Hall. Mr. Mount was injured in WWII and attended Hanover College afterward. He never forgot the kindness of the people who made it possible for him to get a degree and enjoy a successful career after Hanover.

Don Mount '50 and Sue DeWine read inscription on placque in Newby Hall The late Mr. Donald Mount '50 is pictured above shaking hands with former President, Dr. Sue DeWine on September 6, 2012, when Hanover College dedicated the Technology Lab and Model Classroom from his gift. Mount chose the education building because many of Fern Mount's family were teachers and continue to become teachers today.

Other Scholarships for Future Teachers

The Davies-Jackson Scholarship at St. John's College (University of Cambridge) England
https://www.cic.edu/programs/davies-jackson-scholarship

Learn More - Indiana's Next Generation Teacher Scholarship
http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/cost/financial-aid-and-scholarships/next-generation-teacher-scholarship/

Indiana Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarships
http://www.teachingdegree.org/indiana/scholarships/

American Montessori Society
http://amshq.org/About-AMS/

Indiana Teachers Association Scholarships
https://www.ista-in.org/our-profession/scholarships-awards

Teacher.org Scholarships and Grants
http://www.teacher.org/scholarships-grants/

McDonald's "Archways to Opportunity"
http://www.archwaystoopportunity.com/earn_your_college_degree.html

Study.com Scholarship for Indiana Students
https://study.com/resources/indiana-students-scholarship.html#0398

Purdue Global Listing of Scholarships for Minority Students
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/