How to Apply

***PLEASE NOTE***
Recommendation letters are NOT a requirement of the application process this year.

Community Foundation and Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships

Students who submit an application are eligible for all scholarships administered by The Foundation, including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

The Foundation also manages many scholarships administered by colleges and high schools, which require separate applications. See our available scholarships to learn more.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria varies by scholarship. To view the eligibility criteria for a specific scholarship, simply click on it on our available scholarships page. Those scholarships listed under schools have separate applications from The Foundation’s common application and information on how to apply can be found with each scholarship.

The deadline for class of 2026 was September 10, 2025 at 12pm.

***PLEASE NOTE***
Recommendation letters are NOT a requirement of the application process this year.