Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Funding Amount
Full tuition, required fees, and up to $900 per year for books and equipment for four years
Deadline
August 31, 2026
144 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Overview: The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) provides full tuition coverage and educational support for high school graduates pursuing baccalaureate degrees at eligible Indiana colleges and universities.
- Geographic Scope: Howard County, Indiana (also available statewide through ICI)
- Award Amount: Full tuition, required fees, and up to $900 per year for required books and equipment
- Duration: Four years of full-time undergraduate study
- Number of Awards: 2 scholarships awarded annually in Howard County (147 statewide)
- Established: 1997-98; over 5,400 Indiana students have received awards since inception
- Total Program Funding: Over $505 million distributed by Lilly Endowment since program inception
Key Details
- Graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2026
- Receive diploma no later than June 30, 2026
- Intend to pursue full-time baccalaureate course of study
- Attend eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university
- Meet criteria specific to local community foundation
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic achievement
- Extracurricular activities and involvement
- Potential for success
- Financial need
- Applicant interview
- Character and leadership
Evaluation Criteria
- Membership in Lilly Scholars Network (LSN) connecting scholars with resources and community engagement opportunities
- Access to leadership development and networking with Indiana leaders
Additional Benefits
Program Goals
1. Raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana 2. Increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations play 3. Encourage and support Lilly Scholars' engagement with Indiana leaders to improve quality of life- Community Foundation of Howard County
- Phone: 765-454-7298
- Email: todd@cfhoward.org
- Address: 215 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Contact Information
- Local Administrator: Community Foundation of Howard County
- Statewide Administrator: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI)
Administrator
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the website: Go to www.cfhoward.org and search for "Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship" under the "Students" tab
2. Complete application: Fill out the online application with all required information
3. Submit application: Submit completed application by Sunday, August 31 (deadline)
4. Local selection: Community Foundation of Howard County reviews applications and selects two finalists
5. Statewide selection: The two finalists are submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) for final selection
6. Notification: Recipients are notified in December
- Academic achievement documentation
- Information on extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated potential for success
- Financial need assessment
- Personal interview (required)
Required Materials and Evaluation
- Application Deadline: August 31 (annual)
- Recipient Notification: December
- Graduation Requirement: No later than June 30, 2026
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