(Michigan City, IN) - Applications are now being accepted for a prestigious statewide college scholarship.

 

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships are offered to two La Porte County students each year. The scholarship covers four-year, full tuition to any accredited Indiana college or university, with an annual stipend for required books and equipment.

 

The scholarship is handled locally by the Unity Foundation.

 

"A selection committee, comprised of volunteers from throughout the county, will seek to recommend the two most outstanding La Porte County students among those who apply,” said Shannon Walker, Unity Foundation Vice President. Applications will be evaluated based on academic achievement, demonstrated service to others, leadership ability, commitment and motivation to succeed, and to a lesser extent, financial need. Based on local recommendations, the Independent Colleges of Indiana, will make the final selection.

 

The application period opened yesterday on the Unity Foundation website and will close September 8th.

 

Over the past 25 years, 72 La Porte County students have benefitted from this program, totaling more than $4.8 million. “We are proud of the academic and professional success of all our Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. We are especially proud of those who have returned to the area as adults and are now giving back to La Porte County in a variety of ways,” said Maggi Spartz, Unity Foundation President.