Scholarships
The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) administers more than 40 scholarship funds, each established by a generous donor with a unique purpose. Many of these scholarships are named in honor or in memory of a loved one.
The Putnam County Community Foundation Universal Application for the 2026-27 academic year will open November 1, 2025.
PCCF awarded over $200,000 in scholarship funding for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students are encouraged to complete our Universal Application to apply for over 40 scholarships provided by PCCF scholarship funds.
Check out other scholarship opportunities for Putnam County students! These scholarships utilize a separate application. Please read each application thoroughly for submission requirements.
- Alpha Gamma Delta Eta Alumnae Scholarship
- Cloverdale Dollars for Scholars
- Endeavor Scholarships
- Greencastle High School Alumni Association Dollars for Scholars
- Harold H. Hardman Family Scholarship (Greencastle High School only)
- Michael Rokicki Memorial/City Council Scholarship (Greencastle High School only)
- North Putnam Alumni Association Dollars for Scholars
- South Putnam Dollars for Scholars
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
PCCF is privileged to administer the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) in Putnam County. One high school graduate will be recommended for the full four-year tuition scholarship award, and PCCF supervises the selection process.
Find complete eligibility requirements here.
The 2026 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in the Scholarship Portal.
The 2026 Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application deadline is Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
For additional information about the scholarship opportunities available through the Putnam County Community Foundation contact Dean Gambill at dgambill@pcfoundation.org.