5/5/2021
Check back in July for information regarding 2022.
Direct questions to Jennifer Shultz, Dir. of Communications and Scholarships at Jennifer@cfnoble.org or by calling 260-894-3335.
Attention Class of 2021!
2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Available in July
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will open on Monday, July 27, 2020. The deadline to apply will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The Noble County scholarship recipient will receive four years of full-tuition and required-fees, along with an annual $900 book stipend.
Criteria for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is:
To apply, applicants must be a high school senior who resides in Noble County, plans to receive a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2021, 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. Applicants must show evidence of their community service, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, and work experience, as well as, leadership roles.
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Updated 10/16/2020:
2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Interviews – Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County, 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier IN.
Students selected to interview:
Lydia Andrews – Central Noble Jr/Sr High School
Allison Baker – West Noble High School
Anna Becker – East Noble High School
Jenica Berkes – Central Noble Jr/Sr High School
Kayla Desper – East Noble High School
Mariah Maley – East Noble High School
Lillian Mast – West Noble High School
Wesley Potts – East Noble High School
Lynnette Strong – East Noble High School
Carly Turner – East Noble High School
Students should arrive between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Please do not arrive sooner than 5:30 pm.
- Students should dress appropriate for the interview as if it is for a job. Interviews will start at 6 pm with the six judges. Interviews may last until 9 pm. If you have a school obligation that evening, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your need to leave early.
- Social distancing will be practiced, and masks are required.
- Feel free to park in front of the building around the circle drive – just pull your vehicle over to the side so other cars can pass.
- Student’s do not need to prepare anything in advance. You will know the answers to the questions we ask.
- Light snacks and sandwiches will be available before or after for students. However, feel free to eat something before you arrive.
- Please bring a photo/senior photo with your name, contact information, college major, college choice (if known) with you. If you do not have one, a photo will be taken during the evening. If you forget to bring one, that is okay. You can mail or email it to us at Jennifer@cfnoble.org.
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Click here to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Other scholarships offered through the community foundation for 2021-2022 will be available to apply online through the community foundation’s website around November 29, 2021 to January 12, 2022.
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
2021 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 2021, 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 16, 2020 and your interview, if selected, will be Tuesday, October 20, 2020 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.