Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is sponsored by Ripley County Community Foundation. Offers scholarships to Ripley County, Indiana residents graduating from accredited Indiana high schools, covering tuition and fees for undergraduate study at eligible Indiana colleges or universities.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship - Ripley County Community Foundation Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program will provide one scholarship for otherwise reimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900. 00 per year for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis.

The undergraduate study will lead to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

In order to apply, you must meet the following requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen; and Be a Ripley County Indiana resident; and Be a graduating senior for an accredited Indiana high school; and Intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana. Scholarship Opens: Wednesday, July 1 Deadline: Monday, September 7 at 11:59PM.

Your completed application and all third party responses (letters of recommendation and transcripts) must be submitted by this date and time. Late submissions from applicants or third parties will not be accepted. Phase II of the selection process consists of a timed essay portion, which will be administered directly at your high school.

The website will be updated with specific dates and times as they are finalized.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winners 2025: Roman Hite – Earlham College 2024: Elena Kuisel – Indiana University 2023: Madison Rahschulte – Marian University 2022: Emily Meyer – Purdue University 2021: Riley Schebler – Indiana University 2020: Gage Unrath – Purdue University 2019: George Ritter – Rose Hulman Institute of Technology 2018: Toria Tucker – Depauw University 2017: Paul Ritter – Butler University 2016: Emily Weiler – Butler University 2015: Shelby Armstrong – Depauw University 2014: Isaiah Frey – University of Evansville 2013: Natalie Brinson – Ball State University 2012: Nicholas Walter – Notre Dame University 2011: Ada Elizabeth Smith – DePauw University 2010: Trisha Lecher – IUPUI; Luke Shaw – Butler University 2009: Gerald Hardesty – Purdue University; Valorie Wagner – University of Indianapolis 2008: Tyler Giesting – DePauw University; Kellen Stolze – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2007: Leslie Brancamp – Indiana University; Tyler Hensley – Butler University 2006: Dan King – Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; Casey McGuire – Purdue University 2005: Erin Collier – Hanover College; Holly Toops – Franklin College 2000: Shelby Howard – Indiana University; Emily Love – Butler University 1999: Daniel Speer, Jr.- Indiana University; Rene Simon – St.

Joseph’s College 1998: Amy Moll – Purdue University Ripley County Community Foundation Scholars (Finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship) 2026: Ella Carpenter, Bridget Lohmueller, Ethan Rahschulte, Rachel Suttmann 2025: Delaney Donawerth, Christian Mack, Elizabeth McKittrick, Shanna Smith 2024: Mary Blankman, Hailee Grooms, Claire Saner, Madison Wanstrath 2023: Ariel Haessig, Thomas Hartman, Luke Jackson 2022 : Amelia Austin, Abigale Kieffer, Lara Moster, & Kayla Simon 2021 : Grace Sarringhaus, Dylan Schutte, Jacob Sheets, & Trysta Vierling 2020: Abigail Blomer, Alexandra Dudley, Joseph Hartman, & Sophie Wessler 2019: Alyssa Brinkman, Robert Heidlage, Sarah Preston, & Chloe Shaw 2018: Olivia Allen, Quinten Hylton-Gowdy, & Madeline Pierson 2017: Jacob Dodge, Margaret Glaser, Caleb Moster, & Josie Wesseler 2016: Lindsay Comer, Morgan Cutter, Lauren Eckstein, & Morgan Weber 2015: Lexi Eisert, Kelsey Gausman, Ivy Glaser, & Ashley Moore 2014; Cassandra Dickey, Hayley Fossett, Amanda Richter, & Austin Wagner 2013: Anna Meer, Megan Bales, Russell Pitts, & Robert Greer 2012: Alexander Dodge, Lydia Ertel, Austin Frey, & Courtney Smith 2011: Jessica Boss, Brooke Gilland, Arielle Noel, & Rebecca Wagner 2010: Kelly Borter, Brittany Brewer, Hannah Combs, Christopher Struewing, Alexander Walter, & Melissa Wilson 2009: Clinton Covert, Chelsea Durham, Ryan Hartman, Audrey Huffmeyer, Tess Kuntz, & Christopher Meyer 2008: Chelsea Cook, Deborah Fryer, Amber Hountz, Toni Perdue, Megan Rumpke, & “B.

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” Sieverding 2007: Zachary Baker, Melissa Knisley, Bernadette Gorman, Matthew Krieger, Lisa Meyer, & Kendra Walker 2006: Krista Bergman, Geoffrey Frey, Amanda Harmeyer, Kyle Horan, Amber Lunsford, & Josha Yatsko 2005: Kimberly Batta, Laura Hountz, Levi Knowlton, Amanda Mersch, Tonya Volz, & Elizabeth Wehr 2004: Adam Ballard, Lisa Feller, Amy Record, Adam Vogel, & Nicole Wittmer 2003: Jessica Geisler, Molly Gilland, Michael May, Nicholas Peetz, & Eric Volz 2002: Deanna Doll, Samantha Goldsmith, Carey Hart, Jared Prickel, & Holly Wehr 2001: Jessica Belter, Melissa Espelage, Eric Felde, Casey Menchhofer, & Denise Walcott Lilly Endowment Inc .

is an Indianapolis-based private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by J. K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.

K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although the gifts of stock remain a financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location.

In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development , education and religion . The Endowment funds significant programs throughout the United States, especially in the field of religion. However, it maintains a special commitment to its founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana.

Eternally Grateful. Never Underestimate the Power of a Common Man. Shivam Patel 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar It was an honor to be named a finalist alongside four other remarkable students, furthermore I am beyond grateful to be named Ripley County’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient.

Achieving this opens the door to many opportunities that would not have been possible beforehand. I would personally like to thank the Selection Committee for their generous consideration, as well as my family and teachers for being right beside me every step of the way. Roman Hite 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar I am truly grateful for being chosen as this year’s recipient of the Lilly Endowment Scholarship.

This opportunity has opened up new possibilities for my future, for which I am extremely appreciative. I would like to thank my family and all the staff at Batesville High School for the support. I could not have done it without them!

Lastly, I wish the best to the Lilly Finalists and am excited to see what they accomplish in the future! Elena Kuisel 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar We're here to help you answer your questions. Reach out to me by emailing or calling by clicking the buttons below.