When are scholarships due?

Most scholarships are due April 15 (even if that date falls on the weekend). There are some exceptions, so please check on the application the due date.

When is the Lilly Endowment Scholarship available and due?

The Lilly Endowment Scholarship is available the first of August and is due mid September each year. This year’s application is due September 10, 2027.

Lilly Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be a resident of Whitley County for 12 months prior to the date of the application.
• You must be on course to graduate in June of 2027 with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school and plan to pursue a full-time baccalaurete course of study at an accreditd public or private college or university in Indiana.
• You are able to demonstrate that you have financial need.
• You can demonstrate pride in the community, responsibillity, perserverance, self-esteem, and the desire to contribute to Whitley County through work or volunteerism.

What materials do I need for applying?

All scholarships are different, but the Lilly Endowment Scholarship will need a transcript, a letter of recommendation, and the prior year tax return. A senior picture will also be required for all scholarships. With the new scholarship portal, you will be asked to provide an email for your letter of recommendation.  After supplying the email, the teacher will have a link in order to write and submit the letter. The teacher recommendaton letter is due one week before the application due date.