18 local students receive state education scholarship

Submitted by Office of State Rep. Danny Lopez

Eighteen Hamilton County students studying to become teachers are among more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship.

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. This year, more than 1,000 students applied, representing over 300 high schools in 90 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

This year, these local students were among the scholarship recipients:

• Abigail Perkins, Carmel High School
• Addison Thompson, Noblesville High School
• Claire Huntzinger, Hamilton Southeastern High School
• Claire Roehm, Hamilton Southeastern High School
• Claire Stuber, Fishers High School
• Hadley Teague, Westfield High School
• Hallie Martz, Noblesville High School
• Isabella Prater, Sheridan High School
• Isabella Rangel, Westfield High School
• Jackson Cantlon, Hamilton Heights High School
• Jeran King, Fishers High School
• Julia Brammer, Westfield High School
• Kendall Wien, Carmel High School
• Lydia Ertel, Zionsville Community High School
• Madelyn Miller, Fishers High School
• Meghan Weishaar, Carmel High School
• Nolan Peterson, Carmel High School
• Sarah Maudlin, Fishers High School

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.

Teaching is one of the most important professions in our state, and these students are choosing to dedicate their careers to helping others learn and succeed. These scholarships help remove financial barriers while encouraging talented young people to build their futures right here in Indiana.

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year will open in November. Click here to learn more about the program.