Scholarship Opportunity

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Offered by Lilly Endowment Inc. and Independent Colleges of Indiana

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program provides full tuition, required fees, and an annual stipend for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study at an eligible Indiana college or university. The scholarship is administered through Indiana's local community foundations, with each county selecting its own recipient(s).

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Annual County Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating senior from an Indiana high school.
  • Reside in an Indiana county participating in the program.
  • Plan to pursue a full-time bachelor's degree.
  • Attend an eligible public or private four-year Indiana college or university.
  • Meet all eligibility requirements established by the applicant's local community foundation.

Requirements

  • Complete the county community foundation application.
  • Submit all required essays and supporting documents.
  • Provide an official high school transcript.
  • Participate in interviews if requested.

How to Apply

  1. 1Locate your county's participating community foundation.
  2. 2Complete the local scholarship application.
  3. 3Upload all required documents before your county deadline.
  4. 4Recipients are selected locally and announced by the community foundation.

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