William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship, USA
The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is a state-supported financial aid program in Indiana designed to encourage students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in education. By offering financial assistance and long-term teaching commitments, the scholarship aims to strengthen the teacher workforce in underserved counties and improve educational outcomes across the state.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship Name: William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship
- Country: United States
- State: Indiana
- Value: $4,000
- Deadline: October 1
- Award Type: Renewable (subject to conditions)
- Awards: Varies
- Field: Education / Teaching
Degree Level
- Undergraduate (First-time students only)
Available Subjects
- Education
- Teaching / Teacher Education programs
Benefits
- $4,000 scholarship support
- Renewable each year (if GPA and conditions are met)
- Financial assistance for teacher education studies
- Career pathway support in education sector
Eligible Nationalities
- U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
- Indiana residents
Applicants must be from or have lived in:
- Allen County
- Marion County
- Lake County
- St. Joseph County
- Vanderburgh County
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be Indiana resident
- Must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Must be from underserved county (current or past residence)
- Must be a first-time undergraduate student
- Must be enrolled full-time in an Indiana institution
- Must be pursuing a teaching degree
- Must maintain required GPA (minimum 2.0 or institution requirement)
Obligations
- Must agree to teach in an underserved Indiana county for at least 3 years after certification
- Must apply for teaching positions in underserved counties if awarded
Application Procedure
- Complete FAFSA
- Create ScholarTrack account
- Log in to ScholarTrack portal
- Apply under “State Aid” section
- Submit application before deadline
- Ensure all documents are uploaded in ScholarTrack
