Indiana Special Education Assisted Licensure (I-SEAL) is available to fund post-baccalaureate programs of study that will enable teachers to become fully licensed to teach special education for a public school in Indiana. The primary license focus is adding Exceptional Children: Mild Intervention certification to an existing license, while remaining employed with your existing school district and eligibility to be a Teacher of Record. 

There are three universities currently participating in I-SEAL and are providing the 18 credit hours of study to choose from. They all provide the appropriate, approved classes that are 100% online and support for taking the Praxis test at the end as well as support in getting through the licensing process. 

The cost of textbooks is provided in addition to the tuition costs – all paid directly to the university upon completion of each course. 

To be eligible, a teacher must:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the USDE;

2. Be currently employed in an Indiana school, have current licensure from the Indiana Department of Education, 

3. Provide a letter of intent to remain employed in an Indiana school as a special education teacher for at least two years past completion of the program and full licensure.

*A priority teacher will hold any valid Indiana teaching license that allows for an additional special education license area to be added.

* A grade of no lower than a C+ needs to be maintained for continued funding.

*Substitute teachers are not eligible for funding.

In partnership with Stillwater Hospice, Questa offers funding for employees seeking continued education. The program offers a forgivable low-interest loan to assist in the cost of tuition, fees, books and educational expenses. Current Stillwater Hospice employees interested in going back to school should contact their Human Resource department to apply.

Questa Education Foundation administers the Edward C. Dodez Scholarship, which provides scholarships to Indiana residents attending Dartmouth College. Priority is given to applicants from northeast Indiana, but applicants need not reside in northeast Indiana to receive consideration. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. The scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen and returning students. Funds are only awarded to undergraduate students. This application is open from May 1 - June 30.

The Frank Zirille BBBS Scholarship program is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Frank Zirille, the founding Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana.

Initially founded and funded in 2024, the new scholarship program’s mission is to support graduating "Littles" from the BBBS program in pursuing post-secondary education by providing financial assistance and mentorship. The program’s mission is to ensure our youth have equal access to opportunities in education and are given the support they need as they take those first steps of their professional life.

Eligbility Guidelines:

• Little/Mentee must be currently enrolled and active in the Community-Based program.
• Mentee must be on track to graduate by 2026.
• Mentee must be a senior enrolled in high school, including those who are homeschooled or online students.
• Mentee must have plans to enroll in a post-secondary institution (an accredited two or four-year college program, Trade/Vocational School).

Each year, INDOT offers a limited number of scholarships to engineering students who can make a lasting impact on Indiana’s infrastructure. Scholarships can be applied toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Civil Engineering, or a combination of both. Students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a School of Engineering at an Indiana ABET accredited college or university.

The Auer, Arthur and Hazel Scholarship is awarded to two East Noble seniors preparing to enter a 4-year bachelor’s program at an accredited college or university. Student must have a GPA of no higher than 3.70. This scholarship pays around $500 per semester in each of the first two years, for a total of $2,000. Student must maintain a college GPA of 2.00 or better to maintain payments and submit transcripts as requested. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Kris Campbell "Any Dream Will Do" Scholarship is awarded to a Prairie Heights High School senior who meets one or both of the following criteria: 1) has been active in his or her high school drama club for at least two years and is preparing to pursue any sort of post-secondary education, 2) has excelled in high school English and will pursue an English or teaching major in college. Payment to be made after proof of enrollment. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Cromwell High School Alumni Scholarship is awarded to a West Noble High School senior who resides in Sparta Township and plans to attend an accredited two- or four-year public or private institution of higher learning, and/or vocational/technical training and certification programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of 3.00-3.50, and this award is given one time, in the amount of $1,000, for educational expenses only. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The East Noble Class of 1969 Scholarship is awarded to an East Noble High School senior entering college for a two or four year degree at an Indiana college or university. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 2.50–3.50 and ranked in the middle of class. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Ellenbecker, Oliver and Eleanor Scholarship is awarded to Noble County High School seniors (one awarded to a Central Noble High School senior, one awarded to an East Noble High School senior, one awarded to Oak Farm Montessori School senior, one awarded to a West Noble High School senior) who will be attending a four-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must have a 3.00 to 3.50 GPA in high school. Awards $3,500 one-time. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Prudence E. Gardner Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Noble High School senioras with a GPA of 3.00 or higher who can demonstrate a hard work ethic by holding a part time job or by participating in extracurricular activities, with preference given to students that have participated in a tutoring or mentoring program (as either a tutor/mentor or recipient of such program, formal or informal) or have completed a remedial reading course and pursuing a two-year or four-year degree. Preference is given to individuals that complete an additional essay. Essay question required on application: “Please explain how your participation as a tutor/mentor or recipient of such program or completing a remedial reading course during high school or middle school has benefited you?” This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Paul Glass Memorial Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors or undergraduate college students from Noble County who are pursuing a career in agriculture related field. Awards $750 one time. Students can reapply. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Caitlyn Marie Halferty Memorial Scholarship is awarded to well-rounded West Noble High School seniors with a GPA of 2.50 to 3.80. Essay question required on application: “What advice would you give middle school students about achieving success in high school?” This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Gerald and Catheleen Hayes Scholarship is awarded to West Noble High School seniors who are pursuing a degree from a two or four year college or university, with a grade point average between 2.50 to 3.00, with preference going to the student closest to the 3.00 GPA. For tuition only. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Art & Jeanne Howard 4-H Scholarship is awarded to any high school senior residing in Noble County who has excelled in 4-H and excelled academically and who will pursue any sort of post-secondary education, full-time or part-time. A one-time payment of $500. FOR TUITION ONLY. Students also need to complete the 4-H record of achievement in this application. (DA-2). Essay question required on application: “What has participation in 4-H meant to you and how has it affected decisions and goals for your future?” This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship is awarded to Central Noble High School seniors who will be a member of the Central Noble Honors Theatre by the end of the first semester of their senior year pursuing a two- or four-year post high school education. Essay question required on application: “How has theatre affected your life in high school and how will it benefit you after high school?” This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Ligonier Elks Scholarship is awarded to West Noble High School seniors pursuing a post-secondary education with preference to a children or grandchildren, (or stepchildren, step grandchildren, or legal wards) of a living Ligonier Elk who is a paid-up member. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who will be accepted into a 2-year or 4-year accredited public or private institution of higher learning and is a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council member (from the Kendallville area), currently involved and having been involved for a minimum of two years, consecutively. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

For three high school seniors who are residents of Noble County who are pursuing any post high school education with a GPA between 2.50 and 3.70.

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

For a resident of the West Noble School District who will have a high school diploma or equivalent by the end of June 2026, is or will be enrolled in a certified 1-,2-,3- or 4-year Indiana post-high school program (the award is given in alphabetical rotational distribution among the three school corporations of Noble County.) Pays $500 one-time.

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.