Questa Education Foundation, in partnership with Cameron Health, is offering a fully forgivable loan to support healthcare students with college expenses and connect them with career opportunities at Cameron Health. Students will be eligible for up to $5,000 a year for two years in loan funding that can be 100% forgiven when students graduate and accept employment at Cameron Health. Students will be eligible to receive $5,000 in debt forgiveness for each year of employment at Cameron Health. Application is open year-round. Funding is limited and not guaranteed. Visit the Cameron Health Scholars Program page for more information, including a list of eligible certificates/degrees.

The Transition to Teaching Scholarship provides students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a one-time, non-renewable scholarship of up to $10,000. In exchange, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.

• The $10,000 is for the Transition to Teaching Program and initial practitioner licensure costs (as defined in IC 21-12-16-8.5).
• If the Transition to Teaching Program costs less than $10,000, the Transition to Teaching Scholarship will cover the cost of the Program, plus $37.50, which is the total cost for the initial practitioner licensure.
• The Transition to Teaching Scholarship is a need-based award. You must be a member of a household with an annual income of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less to be considered eligible.

To qualify, a student must:

• possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution;
• have enrolled in a Transition to Teaching program described in IC 20-28-4;
• be employed or volunteer at a K-12 school in the state of Indiana;
• agree in writing to:
  • complete a Transition to Teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28; and
  • teach for at least five (5) years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana after obtaining the initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-4-6;
• be a member of a household with an annual income of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less; and
• meet any other criteria established by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

The Bowen Health Scholars Program supports students in high-need talent fields with funding for their last two years of postsecondary education and connects them with career opportunities at Bowen Health after graduation. Scholars can receive up to $10,000 in forgivable loans over two years ($5,000 per academic year/$2,500 per semester). This is 100% forgivable when scholars graduate and work at Bowen Health for at least two years.

Applicants must be pursuing a certificate or degree in a high-need talent field including:

• Physician Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners | Eligible to work at any Bowen Health location upon graduation

• Nursing and Dental Hygiene | Eligible to work at the Warsaw location only

In partnership with the Don Wood Foundation, Questa is offering forgivable loans to individuals pursuing a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree in engineering. Questa Scholar Programs support high school seniors, current college freshmen, returning students completing their education, and adult learners. Up to $5,000 is awarded annually, depending on the educational plan and enrolled credit hours.

Eligibility Requirements

• Attending an accredited public or private nonprofit university in Indiana
• Attending either part-time (6+ credit hours) or full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or a strong recommendation from an employer

High school seniors are encouraged to apply to the Traditional Scholars Program (application open January 15 - March 15).

College students and adult learners (new or returning to college) can apply through the Contemporary Scholars Program (application open year-round).

In partnership with the K21 Health Foundation, Questa is offering forgivable loans to individuals from Kosciusko County who are pursuing a degree in healthcare.

Eligbility Requirements:

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree.
• Resident of Kosciusko County.
• Planning on majoring in healthcare related fields.
• Plan to attend an Indiana college or university.
• 2.5 GPA or higher for traditional students.
• 2.5 GPA or higher for contemporary students.

High school seniors are encouraged to apply to the Traditional Scholars Program (application open January 15 - March 15).

College students and adult learners (new or returning to college) can apply through the Contemporary Scholars Program (application open year-round).

Graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) can apply for funding to pursue a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree. $5,000 is awarded per year, up to $20,000 for a four-year degree, and $10,000 for a certificate or associate degree.

Funding is provided as a loan that is up to 75% forgiven when students graduate from a partner school and return to northeast Indiana to live and work for five years after graduation. The application is open January 15th - March 15th.