How much funding does Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) provide?

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) provides Full tuition + up to $900/year for books and equipment in funding.

When is the deadline for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP)

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Funding Amount

Full tuition + up to $900/year for books and equipment

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP)

Overview: A competitive scholarship program providing full tuition coverage and additional support for undergraduate education at eligible Indiana colleges and universities.

Geographic Scope: Crawford County, Indiana (1 scholarship available locally; 147 scholarships statewide)

Award Details:

Amount: Covers otherwise unreimbursed full tuition and required fees, plus special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment

Duration: Four years of full-time undergraduate study

Eligible Institutions: Any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university

Degree Type: Full-time baccalaureate degree program

Eligibility Requirements:

Residency: All Indiana residents

High School: Graduate from accredited Indiana high school by application year and receive diploma no later than June 30 of that year

Academic Plans: Intend to pursue full-time baccalaureate course of study at eligible Indiana college or university

Local Criteria: Meet criteria specific to Crawford County community foundation

Selection Process:

Applications evaluated on personal statement of need, extenuating circumstances, personal essay, class rank, GPA, academic coursework, recommendation letters, leadership, and school/non-school activities and work experience

3-5 finalists invited for interview by CFCC LECSP selection committee

Recommendation made to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) for final selection

Scholarship recipients notified in December

Program History: Created by Lilly Endowment in 1997-1998 school year; has distributed tuition grants totaling more than $486 million; nearly 5,000 Indiana students have received scholarships since inception

Contact:

Phone: (812) 365-2900

Email: lfraime@cf-cc.org

Organization: Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC)

Address: 4030 East Goodman Ridge Road, Marengo, Indiana, 47140

Website: www.cf-cc.org

Administered by: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI), statewide; Community Foundation of Crawford County, locally

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Download Application: Available on CFCC website scholarship tab or by contacting CFCC office
2. Complete Application: Ensure all sections are completed; details matter
3. Submit: Submit completed application to Crawford County High School office
4. Timeline: Applications must be submitted by September 1 (for 2024 cycle)