Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Grant

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Noble County Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Summary

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, administered by Independent Colleges of Indiana and the Community Foundation of Noble County, is available to Indiana residents graduating high school by 2026. Recipients must pursue a full-time bachelor's degree at an accredited Indiana institution and meet local foundation criteria. This scholarship reflects the commitment of generous donors to support Noble County students in achieving their educational aspirations, with notifications sent in December.

Overview

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in Noble County through the Community Foundation of Noble County, is open to all Indiana residents who: graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2026 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2026intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indianameet the criteria specific to their local community foundation. The scholarship recipient will be notified in December. Our scholarships are created by generous donors who believe in investing in Noble County students. Each fund reflects a donor’s heart, story, and commitment to helping local students reach their educational goals.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Awards Per Year:1 scholarshipDegrees/Programs:Bachelor’s degree (4-year)Applicant High School:Any high school in the areaColleges:Any accredited college or universityAreas of Study:AnyApplicant Age:HS SeniorAdditional Criteria:Students must be a high school senior residing in Noble County. Applicants will be required to complete three essays, submit two references, and must have a unweighted high school grade point average of at least a 3.80 on a 4.00 scale at time of application. Applicants may not round up their unweighted GPA. Additionally, applicants must show evidence of community service, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, any work experience, and leadership roles.