Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Listed by Unity Foundation of La Porte County

Funding Amount

Full tuition plus $900 annual stipend

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Approximately 50-67 applications received annually in recent years”

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Eligible organizations

  • High school seniors from La Porte County

Other requirements

  • Judged on academic achievement, service to others, extracurricular activities, and financial need (to a lesser extent)
  • Must plan to attend an Indiana college

Overview

Full tuition, four-year scholarship to Indiana colleges of student's choice, plus an annual $900 stipend for required books and equipment.

Geographic Scope: La Porte County, Indiana

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors from La Porte County
  • Judged on academic achievement, service to others, extracurricular activities, and financial need (to a lesser extent)
  • Must plan to attend an Indiana college

Selection Process:

  • Local committee of La Porte County residents reviews applications anonymously
  • Finalists are interviewed
  • Nominees are submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. for final selection
  • Approximately 50-67 applications received annually in recent years

Contact:

  • Unity Foundation of La Porte County
  • 422 Franklin St, Suite C, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Phone: (219) 879-0327
  • Website: uflc.net

Background: Part of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Indiana students reach higher education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in percentage of residents over 25 with a bachelor's degree.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit application to Unity Foundation of La Porte County
2. Applications reviewed by local committee (names kept confidential until finalists selected)
3. Top candidates interviewed
4. Two nominees and alternates selected
5. Names submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. for final decision

Application Criteria:

  • Academic achievement

  • Service to others

  • Extracurricular activities

  • Financial need (weighted less heavily)
  • Timeline: Applications typically available during senior year of high school; exact deadline not specified in provided materials.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • College prep
    • Education equity

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