How much funding does Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provide?

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides Full tuition and required fees for 4 years plus up to $900/year for books and equipment in funding.

When is the deadline for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship?

The deadline is September 15, 2026.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE

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Funding Amount

Full tuition and required fees for 4 years plus up to $900/year for books and equipment

Deadline

September 15, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Overview: A highly competitive scholarship for incoming high school seniors demonstrating leadership potential, community-mindedness, and well-roundedness. The scholarship covers full undergraduate costs at any accredited Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

Geographic Scope: Delaware County, Indiana

Eligibility:

High school seniors who are full-time Delaware County residents

Must attend an accredited high school in Delaware County

Must demonstrate leadership potential

Must be well-rounded and community-minded

Award Details:

Covers tuition and required fees for four years of full-time undergraduate study leading to a bachelor's degree

Special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment

Can be used at any accredited Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university

Award Amount: Full tuition and required fees plus up to $3,600 in book/equipment allowance ($900 x 4 years)

Selection Process:

Two finalists selected for Delaware County

Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) reviews all finalists statewide

Highly competitive program

Winners announced in December

Program History: Lilly Endowment Inc. created the program for the 1997-98 school year and has supported it every year since. Over 5,000 Indiana students have received Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships since the program's inception. Total tuition grants exceed $486 million.

Administration: Administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County in partnership with Lilly Endowment and Independent Colleges of Indiana

Contact Information:

Email: scholarships@cfmdin.org

Phone: 765.747.7181

School counselors can provide additional information

Application Website: Community Foundation's online scholarship application page

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Create Account: Visit The Community Foundation's online scholarship application page and create an account
2. Complete Application: Begin your application through the online portal
3. Activity Form: Fill out an activity form highlighting:
- Athletic participation
- Club involvement
- Volunteer work
- Employment
- Other extracurricular activities
4. Essay Responses: Respond to five essay prompts demonstrating:
- Leadership potential
- Community-mindedness
- Well-rounded nature
- Persistence and grit

Application Requirements:

No tax documentation required

Requires significant time investment for essays and long-form questions

Start early to complete all materials

Application Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025 (note: this appears to be the 2025 deadline; 2026 deadline not explicitly stated but likely same timeframe)

Timeline:

Applications due: September 15

Finalists selected: Two per Delaware County

Statewide review: Independent Colleges of Indiana reviews all finalists

Announcements: December (notifications typically made in person when possible)

Award details: Follow-up information required to receive award

Payment: Sent to post-secondary institution

Support Available:

High school counselors: Contact for more details

Email: scholarships@cfmdin.org for technical assistance with online software

Important Notes:

Highly competitive program