HCCF Scholarships (13 scholarship funds)

HCCF Scholarships

Status: Scholarship applications are currently closed (2026 cycle)

Geographic Scope: Hendricks County, Indiana and surrounding areas

Overview:
The Hendricks County Community Foundation administers 13 scholarship funds, as well as the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program for Hendricks County. Since 1996, the Community Foundation has awarded nearly 500 scholarships worth over $3.7 million. These scholarships are funded by donors who believe in higher education and supporting Hendricks County high school seniors in degree attainment.

Eligibility Requirements

General Requirements:

Applicant must be a Hendricks County resident (with exceptions noted below)

Applicant must provide contact information, education, activities, employment and a personal statement

Applicant must complete the application online truthfully and in its entirety by the deadline

Special Eligibility for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship:
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is open to non-Hendricks County residents IF they both:
1. Attend school in Hendricks County, AND
2. Are not eligible for the Lilly Scholarship in their home county because they attend school in Hendricks County

Contact

For eligibility questions, contact Skylar Hazlett, Program Associate, at skylar@hendrickscountycf.org or 317-268-6240

Resources

• Application Preview available
• HCCF Scholarship Fund Handbook
• Past Recipients lists (2021-2025)