The application period for the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be open Summer of 2018.
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.
2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Criteria: 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 2019, and will pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private 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 a date yet to be determined and your interview, if selected, will be on a date yet to be determined at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County located at 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767.
Other scholarships offered through the community foundation for 2018-2019 will be available to apply online through the community foundation’s website around mid November or December 2018 to January 2019.
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 Due Date will be determined early summer 2018.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Please read the scholarship criteria: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 2018, and will pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private 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 a date yet to be determined and your interview, if selected, will be on a date yet determined at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County located at 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767.
- The application period for the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced in the early summer 2018.
- Complete the required 3 essays.
- 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. One must be other than full-time school personnel. You must submit your application first, then send the link to your references. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that recommendation forms have been submitted by your references before the deadline date of this application (you are not disqualified if you have less than 2 references). These may be filled out online, and an email request to copy/paste to your reference can be found in the right sidebar of the application landing page.
- 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. You should report your scores within this range for the Evidence -Based Reading and Writing and Math.
- If you have not taken the SAT or ACT, you may still apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship or any scholarships offered.
- Track your community service, volunteer time, extra curricular, work experience and achievements on a spreadsheet including your time/years involved and include leadership positions. This information will be helpful when you complete the community foundation scholarship application.
- For additional financial aid information, visit Indiana College Costs Estimator at www.indianacollegecosts.org. You can learn where the money is, see free scholarship search sites, learn why Indiana diploma types matter, and understand the different types of financial aid.
APPLICATION TIPS
Every student’s application is important to us, and we hope the following tips will be useful:
- In addition to your 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 your 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.
- Most importantly, all applications must be submitted online on or before DATE YET TO BE DETERMINED. No scholarship applications or recommendations will be accepted past this time. If you have questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact 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.