The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) application will be open August 1 – September 9, 2026 through the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF).
This scholarship opportunity provides one scholarship for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis. This scholarship is applicable to baccalaureate degree programs at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges.
The Putnam County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is available for all Putnam County residents who graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by June 30, 2027, pursuing a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana.
The application, along with complete eligibility requirements, may be found on our website. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on September 9, 2026.