Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc., administered by Community Foundation of Morgan County

Program Since: 1998

Geographic Scope: Morgan County, Indiana (part of statewide Indiana program)

Primary Purposes:
1. Help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana
2. Increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations play
3. Encourage and support scholars to engage with each other and Indiana leaders to improve quality of life

Award Details:

Eligibility Requirements:
High school seniors from Morgan County (Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Eminence, and Indian Creek High Schools)

Selection Process (2025-2026):

Application Evaluation (50% of decision):

• Outside School Activities (20 points): Community involvement, service, faith, home responsibilities, work/internships
• School Activities (15 points): Involvement at or through school
• Academics (15 points): Weighted GPA compared to applicants from student's school, diploma track, special needs
• Financial Need (10 points): Family AGI, family size, unique circumstances
• Unique Circumstances (10 points): First-generation college student, physical/mental impairment, single parent home, other barriers
• Writing (5 points): Grammar, spelling, organization, clarity, content

Interview (50% of decision):

• Interview Questions (25 points): Assessed on caring/compassionate nature, community focus, grit/resilience, integrity, leadership
• Poise (5 points)
• Reference Check (5 points)
• Comparative Score (10 points): Ranking among 10 finalists

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