Ind. takes applications for math, science awards

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is taking applications for its top high school math and science awards.

The students selected Mr. or Miss Indiana Math and Science will receive a $2,000 academic scholarships from McGraw-Hill Education.

All Indiana high school students are eligible to receive the award and can apply online at https://secure.in.gov/apps/mathscienceawards . Nominations from teachers, principals and other school staff members will also be accepted. Application criteria include SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement scores, academic awards and prizes and grades received in math and science courses.

The winners will be selected by a committee of high school math and science teachers, curriculum experts from the Indiana Department of Education and representatives from the governor’s office. This will be the fifth year for the awards.

The deadline to apply is April 6.