Lilly Endowment Inc. (with Independent Colleges of Indiana and county community foundations)

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

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Award
Full tuition, required fees and a book and equipment allowance for four years at an Indiana college. 147 scholarships statewide, awarded county by county.
Deadline
Set by each county community foundation. Many class of 2027 county deadlines fell in late summer or early fall 2026 (for example, Tippecanoe County closed September 8, 2026).
How to apply
Apply through the community foundation in your home county. The county foundation nominates finalists and Independent Colleges of Indiana makes the final selection.
What you'll need
  • An essay
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
Indiana residents graduating from an accredited Indiana high school by 2027 who plan full-time bachelor's study at an eligible Indiana college or university. Selection criteria, procedures and due dates vary by county (for example, one county weighs academic achievement, extracurricular and volunteer involvement and a personal essay).
Good to know
Check your county foundation right away; some counties have already closed for the class of 2027. Room, board and travel are not covered.
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