Congratulations to Argos Senior, Kara Sabanski, Marshall County Community Foundation's Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winner this year!!! Marshall County originally had 16 candidates that were able to qualify, apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, after all applicants are reviewed, the committee narrows the selection to 3 candidates that have to write an essay on a given topic and do an in person interview.
The scholarship committee then sends their selections the the independent Colleges of Indiana for final review and selection.
"First I want to thank the Marshall County Community Foundation for selecting me as the recipient of this scholarship. I also want to thank my teachers and family for always supporting me and being there for me through everything.
I am so thankful to have received this award not only for myself but also for the younger generation of students at Argos. I want to show them that you should never give up on your dreams because hard work always pays off." - Kara Sabanski
Kara has been involved in the following groups/activities in her high school career, Soccer, Softball, Cheerleading, FFA, Sunshine Society, Student Council, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BPA, Band, Choir, Show Choir, Musicals and is the Region 2 State Officer for BPA!
PURPOSE
Lilly Endowment Inc. will provide funding through the Marshall County Community Foundation for one new scholarship beginning in the fall of 2022 for Marshall County residents. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is designed to raise the quality of life of the state's residents. The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.
THE AWARD
The program will provide a scholarship for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books for four (4) years of undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Room and board are not included in this award.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
be available for an interview on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
be a resident of Marshall County.
be a graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2022 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2022 (a high school is considered accredited for purposes of the program if it is accredited by the State Board of Education or by a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the State Board of Education).
pursue four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at an Indiana college.
have an SAT 1200 for math and evidence-based reading, or a minimum ACT score of 26.
be one of the top ten of the class.
have completed Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application
provide official high school transcripts. Letter from counselor stating class rank if not listed on transcript
provide two letters of recommendation one from school and one from outside of school
provide signed statements and agreements.
provide current wallet-size photograph (optional)
SELECTION PROCESS
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholar from Marshall County will be nominated by the Marshall County Community Foundation's Lilly Endowment Scholarship Committee through a written application and an interview.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The applicant must have a minimum SAT score of 1200, or a minimum ACT score of 26.
The applicant must be one of the top ten of their graduating class.
The applicant must demonstrate participation in school and extracurricular activities.
The applicant must demonstrate involvement in the community through community service.
The applicant must demonstrate leadership traits of responsibility, integrity, honesty, and accountability.
The applicant must express life goals and ambitions through a personal essay.
The applicant's transcripts will be reviewed for GPA, class rank and course selection. If the transcript does not include class rank, submit a letter from the High School Counselor stating class ranking.
Only applications from students enrolling as first year college students will be accepted.
Information found in the public domain (Facebook, twitter, YouTube and other Social Networks), although not part of the formal application, may be considered by the scholarship selection committee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The applicant must complete or provide the following information to be considered for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship:
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Form.
Certified high school transcript with grades through the end of junior year. Letter from counselor stating class rank if not listed on transcript
Senior year class schedule.
SAT or ACT score certified by school official.
Two (2) letters of recommendation no more than one page in length. One letter must be from an administrator, teacher, coach or other person associated with the high school. The second letter must be from someone outside of school, unrelated to the applicant, e.g. pastor, employer, neighbor. Please give a copy of “Instructions for Letter of Recommendation” and an envelope to each of the two people who will write your letters of recommendation.
Signed statements and agreements attached to the application form.
Current wallet-size photograph. (optional)
Final candidates will be asked to write a one-page essay on a subject disclosed at the time of interview.
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