Lilly Endowment Scholarship

BRIEF SUMMARY

The Lilly Endowment Scholarship program offers four-year, full-tuition scholarships to Indiana students who intend to work toward a baccalaureate degree at any accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. The scholarship also provides $900 per year for required books and equipment (http://www.lillyendowment.org/ed_csp.html).

KEY POINTS

• The program is administered by Independent Colleges of Indiana.
• Students interested in information about the program should first contact their local community foundation. High school counselors can also provide information about how to apply, requirements, and timeline of application.
• Takes several factors into account: academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, SAT/ACT scores, etc.

SHARED WISDOM

• Start the application process as soon as possible. It is quite involved and will take some time to complete and create an effective application.

RESOURCES

• Questions about the overall program should be directed to Mary Dickerson at Independent Colleges of Indiana, 317/236-6090.
• Contact your local community foundation and/or your high school counselor for more information and application materials.
• http://www.lillyendowment.org/ed_csp.html

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