Lilly Endowment Scholarship
CFHC is privileged to administer the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) in Hancock County. Two high school graduates will be recommended for the full four-year tuition scholarship award, and CFHC supervises the selection process.
About The Program
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program awards 143 scholarships annually across the state. The program aims to raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana, increase awareness of community foundations’ beneficial roles, and encourage Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with Indiana leaders to improve the quality of life in local communities. Invitations to apply are by invitation only.
How To Qualify
To qualify for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) administered by CFHC in Hancock County, applicants have to:
- Be graduating by June 30, 2026, from one of the four Hancock County High Schools
- Live in Hancock County
- Be in the top 15% of their cohort (weighted GPA)
Applicants who meet these criteria will be identified by their school guidance departments and receive an invitation to apply from CFHC. To complete the application process, applicants have to:
- Plan to pursue a four-year baccalaureate course of study at any accredited Indiana public or private college or university.
- Submit their application online during the application period, which runs from July 16, 2025, to September 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
A third-party committee, composed of evaluators outside of Hancock County, will review student applications blindly and select eight finalists (two from each Hancock County public high schools) based on community service criteria. Community service is the primary criterion for qualification. Financial need is not a consideration for the Hancock County LECSP.
A volunteer committee, identified by CFHC and adhering to a strict conflict of interest policy, will interview the eight finalists in late October and recommend two students to Lilly Endowment for approval.
