2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Note: The application will open on 7/15/2026. Deadline to apply is 9/10/2026 at 11 pm.
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 2027 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2027
intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana
meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation.

2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship:
Four years of full tuition and required fees awarded to one well-rounded high school senior who resides in Noble County, that will receive a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2027, and will pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana. Students must achieve a high school grade point average of at least 3.80 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application. Students may not round up their GPA. Students need to be well-rounded seniors through their community service, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, work experience, leadership roles, awards and honors. Interview required.

NOTE: Top Honor Finalists for this scholarship will be posted on our website www.CFNoble.org on Friday, October 9, 2026 and your interview, if selected, will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County, 103 W. Third Street, Ligonier IN 46767. Students should arrive between 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm. Reach out to Jennifer Norris at Jennifer@cfnoble.org or 260.894.3335 with questions.

The scholarship recipient will be notified in December.

Scholarship Value

Annual

Frequency

Specific

Application Type

September 10

Application Deadline

1

Visit the Scholarship Apply Portal
2

Create an account OR log into your existing account
3

Take the Eligibility Quiz and be matched with 65+ scholarships
4

Compete the application(s) for the scholarships you matched with AND the 2027 CFNC Main Application. The main application collects the 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.
5

Submit all required applications and documents by Jan. 14, 2027 at 11 pm.

Scholarship Details

Awards Per Year:

1 scholarship
Degrees/Programs:

Bachelor’s degree (4-year)
Applicant High School:

Any high school in the area
Colleges:

Any accredited college or university
Areas of Study:

Any
Applicant Age:

HS Senior
Additional 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. Please check with Jennifer@cfnoble.org to find out about the upcoming year's offering which is typically announced in mid July.

1

Visit the Scholarship Apply Portal
2

Create an account OR log into your existing account
3

Take the Eligibility Quiz and be matched with 65+ scholarships
4

Compete the application(s) for the scholarships you matched with AND the 2027 CFNC Main Application. The main application collects the 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.
5

Submit all required applications and documents by Jan. 14, 2027 at 11 pm.

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