Eligibility and Criteria

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is active from November through January each school year. The information contained on this page is NOT to be considered current at any other time.

Before Getting Started
Please read all of the information provided below before beginning the application process. For application instructions, visit the Apply for the Scholarship page.

Conditions for the Award
Students named as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars must:

1. Graduate from high school by the end of June 2010.
2. Apply for admission to a full-time baccalaureate degree program at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
3. Select the college or university they will attend and notify their Community Foundation of selection no later than May 1, 2010.
4. Hold freshman status upon entering their chosen college or university.
5. Apprise the Community Foundation annually of their academic status while pursuing their baccalaureate degree and of their postgraduate status (education and employment) for at least ten years after graduation.
6. Account for and return to ICI any amount of the allocation for required books and equipment remaining at the end of each school year. 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Be a resident of Indiana and be a resident of or attend high school in Pike County.
2. Be a graduate of an accredited Pike County or Indiana high school or academy by June 2010 and attend full senior year at the same high school or academy.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to community activities outside of school.
4. Be available for an interview with the scholarship committee if selected as a finalist.
5. Select the college or university you will attend and notify your Community Foundation of selection no later than May 1, 2010 if selected as a Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. 
6. Apply for the scholarship in only one county.

Selection Criteria

• Grade point average (10%)
• SAT or ACT scores (5%)
• Class rank (10%)
• Difficulty of curriculum (5%)
• Financial need or special hardships (20%)
• School activities (10%)
• Honors and awards (10%)
• Character (10%)
• Work history (5%)
• Statement of goals (5%)
• Community activities (5%)
• Letters of recommendation (5%)