Attention Class of 2020!
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now open! The Noble County scholarship recipient will receive four years of full-tuition and required-fees, along with an annual $900 book stipend. The deadline to apply is 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.
The Community Foundation of Noble County administers many different scholarships to help students achieve their educational dreams. Other scholarships are also available to apply for, though the list typically changes from year to year, other scholarships are generally offered mid-November through January, with a few exceptions. The scholarships awarded are to be used for tax-exempt college expenses, excluding housing or transportation unless otherwise stated. A student awarded or declining the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is not eligible for any other scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Noble County.
To apply, students must be a high school senior residing in Noble County who will receive a high school diploma by June 2020. These students must also plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana. Applicants will be required to complete three essays and submit two references, and must have a 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 GPA. Additionally, applicants must show evidence of community service, volunteerism, extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Top Honor Semi-Finalists will be posted on our website, www.cfnoble.org , and invited to interview with the scholarship committee on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at the Community Foundation of Noble County located at 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Those selected to interview should arrive at the community foundation between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm. One finalist will be nominated for the award. Final selection of the recipient will be announced by mid-December.
Click here to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Other scholarships offered through the community foundation for 2019-2020 will be available to apply online through the community foundation’s website around mid November 2019 to mid January 2020.
Scholarship questions may be directed Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm to:
Jennifer Shultz
Director of Communications and Scholarships
Jennifer@CFNoble.org
260-894-3335
2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application is now closed.
This information shall remain on this page as a reference.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Please read the scholarship criteria:
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 2020, 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 need to be well-rounded seniors through their community service, volunteerism and extracurricular activities and work experience as well as leadership roles. *NOTE: Top Honor Finalists for this scholarship will be posted on our website www.CFNoble.org on Friday, October 4, 2019 and your interview, if selected, will be Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County located at 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. - Complete the required 3 essays. Each essay must have between 125 and 250 words.
- You must have a G.P.A. of 3.80 or better to apply. You cannot round up your G.P.A.
- Every applicant must list two references and request recommendation forms. You may not list relatives. Students are not disqualified if less than two references are submitted.
- ALL applicants are reminded to complete their high school rank, high school G.P.A., submit SAT scores or ACT Composite, and their most current high school transcript with G.P.A. and SAT scores or ACT Composite with the application. The score range for the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math is from 200 to 800. Students should report your scores within this range for the Evidence -Based Reading and Writing and Math.
- Students may still apply if they have not taken the SAT or ACT.
- Track community service, volunteer time, extra curricular, work experience and achievements on a spreadsheet including time/years involved and include leadership positions. This information will be helpful when completing the community foundation scholarship application.
APPLICATION TIPS
Every student’s application is important to us, and we hope the following tips will be useful:
- In addition to academic performance, the selection committee looks for scholarship applicants who display engagement in their schools and community. Indications of a qualified applicant include leadership positions within sports teams, clubs, and community organizations. Volunteering with nonprofit organizations is another way to improve an application. Some organizations are almost always in need of volunteers, including Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Humane Society of Noble County, Noble House Ministries, or any of the food pantries just to name a few.
- Most importantly, all applications must be submitted online on or before the deadline. No scholarship applications or recommendations will be accepted past this time. Questions can be directed to Jennifer at the Community Foundation of Noble County by email Jennifer@CFNoble.org for call 260-894-3335 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.