(La Porte County, IN) - Megan Lambert and Stephanie Leon, both seniors at La Porte High School, have been declared recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for La Porte County.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.
According to officials with Lily Endowment, Lambert has demonstrated outstanding leadership in several volunteer, extracurricular, and athletic activities. She has participated in several activities like mission trips, Leadership La Porte County, cross country, and National Honor Society.
She has excelled academically, including in advanced placement, dual credit, and honors courses, and is ranked at the top of her class.
Lambert plans to study health science and become a Physician’s Assistant.
Meanwhile, Leon is committed to community improvement.
According to Lily Endowment officials, she is passionate about helping people and aspires to channel this passion into a fulfilling career. Throughout her high school career, Stephanie has balanced volunteer service, academic success, and extracurricular activities. Her involvement includes the French Club, National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society, and sports. She is ranked at the top of her class and has excelled in her coursework, which includes advanced placement, dual credit, and honors courses.
Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years.
The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.
“Each of this year’s finalists impressed the review committee with their academic and personal accomplishments. Stephanie and Megan stood out for their academic achievements, service to others, and communication skills,” said Shannon Walker, Unity Foundation Vice President.
