Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Book Stipend

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Book Stipend

Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (administered through Lilly Endowment)

Geographic Scope: Clark and Floyd County, Southern Indiana

Award Amount:

Purpose: To cover major book and equipment costs required for college attendance

Eligible Expenses:

Ineligible Expenses:

Special Notes for Education Majors:

Reporting Requirements:

Contact Information:

Lilly Endowment Book Stipend Report Process

Submission Steps:
1. Collect all receipts for books and equipment purchased
2. Complete Book Stipend Report Form (online or hard copy)
3. Provide the following information:
- Student name
- Email address
- Cohort year scholarship was awarded
- County (Clark or Floyd)

4. List all books and purchases with:
- Date of purchase
- Class name
- Book/item name
- Amount spent

5. Calculate totals:
- Subtotal of book/equipment purchases
- Add sales tax and shipping charges
- Calculate total amount spent
- Identify unspent amount

6. Upload supporting documentation:
- Photo copies of original receipts (required)
- Maximum file size: 32 MB

7. For online purchase receipts:
- Report actual amount paid, not campus price
- Include shipping and handling in reported amount

8. Submission Options:
- Complete and submit online form
- Download hard copy and mail to: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, 4108 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
- Browser requirement: Internet Explorer 10+, Chrome, Safari, or Firefox for file attachments

9. If unable to attach documents:
- Complete form and email attachments to: cgunther@cfsouthernindiana.com

10. If receipts unavailable:
- Contact community foundation for alternative procedures
- Research required to document purchases

11. Fund return (if applicable):
- If unspent amount exceeds $25, mail check payable to ICI
- Send to: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, 4108 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150