June 25, 2024
The 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program application opens online on July 15, 2024 and the General Scholarship (65+ unique named scholarships) and Ignite Your Future scholarship season opens online November 25, 2024. You must take the Eligibility Quiz to apply for the General Scholarships – this tells you what named scholarships you are matched with AND you MUST complete the 2025 CFNC Main Application. This form collects your three required essays, references, activities, etc.
Those interested in applying for scholarships through the community foundation will complete an application(s) online. Below is a list of of the applications and application periods.
Simple steps to apply:
1. Visit Scholarship Apply Page
2. Create an account (if you don’t already have one)
3. Take the Eligibility Quiz – General Scholarships (to be matched with 65+ unique scholarships ) – opens 11/25/2024
4. Compete application(s) you are matched with AND the 2025 CFNC Main Application. This form collects your 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.
– Ignite Your Future Scholarships. Apply in separate applications designated by degree types in fields of study such as computer engineer, industrial engineer, materials engineering, mechatronics, robotics, industrial informatics, technology education or leadership, sales or marketing, entrepreneurship and many more.
5. Submit by Jan. 16, 2025 at 11 pm.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY BEGINNING NOV. 25
Apply Online/Application Periods
2025 General Scholarship Application*
(for over 65 named scholarship opportunities for high school and college/adult students)
Nov. 25, 2024 to Jan. 16, 20245at 11 pm.
*Take the Eligibility Quiz to be matched with scholarships being offered. If matched, applicants are encouraged to complete the 2025 CFNC Main Application first. If not matched, you are still encouraged to complete the 2025 CFNC Main Application, in case other opportunities are added.
Julia Atz Scholarship (classical music performance or conducting)
Nov. 27, 2023 to May 20, 2024
Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship (non-traditional adult)**
Nov. 25, 2024 to Jan. 16, 2025 at 11 pm.
**Note: If you are an adult applying for this scholarship and the General Scholarships you will need to submit two (2) references for the Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship AND two (2) for the General Scholarship. They can be the same reference, but they will have to submit the forms twice.
2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
July 15, 2024 to Sept. 5, 2024 at 11 pm.
In October, click here to read more regarding the students selected to interview for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
Ignite Your Future Program
Apply in a separate application for scholarships in fields of study of engineering, industrial technology, automation engineering, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, mechatronics, robotics and many more.
Visit the Ignite Your Future Scholarship page.
To read the pdf version of the How To Create an Account tutorial video Click here.
Application navigation and tips video:
As always, you can call or email with questions.
Best Regards,
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