An individual qualifies for an initial scholarship from the fund if the individual:(1) is a minority student;(2) is admitted to an eligible institution as a full-time student or already attends an eligible institution as a full-time student;(3) either:(A) intends to pursue; or(B) in the case of a student who is already attending an eligible institution, pursues;a course of study that would enable the student, upon graduation, to teach in a state accredited school accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 in Indiana;(4) agrees, in writing, to apply for a teaching position in a state accredited school accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 in Indiana following that student's certification as a teacher, and, if hired, to teach for at least three (3) years; and(5) meets any other minimum criteria established by the commission.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-9(a).]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.318; P.L.92-2020, SEC.103.
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