We connect current and alumni Lilly Endowment Community Scholars with resources and opportunities to further their leadership, civic pride and community engagement on their campuses and in their communities.

Growing Our Impact

We inspire and equip Lilly Scholars to be active changemakers in their communities.

5,400+

Scholars since 1998 representing all of Indiana’s 92 counties

$460K

Awarded in grants to improve Indiana communities

2006

Scholar-driven since 2006

Explore, Learn & Connect

Lilly Scholars Network events connect Scholars with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders throughout the state. We offer a variety of events for Scholars to explore and learn more about Indiana while growing their network, knowledge, and civic pride.

Programs for Lilly Scholars

LSN programs support Scholar development professionally and civically. Whether it’s mentorship you seek or funding for professional or community development, LSN has programming for Scholars at every life stage.

Summer Explorers

The Summer Explorers Program aims to empower Current and Alumni Scholars to become Hoosier state champions, promoting Indiana’s destinations, hidden gems and unique experiences to a wider audience.

Lead Forward Community Grants

Lilly Scholars are eligible to partner with a 501(c)3 nonprofit and apply for up to $2,500 for a project to improve their Indiana community.

Collegiate Chapters

LSN has six active collegiate chapters on campuses around the state with a larger concentration of Lilly Scholars.

Opportunity Fund

Lilly Scholars can apply for up to $1,500 awards for educational and professional development experiences through the Opportunity Fund.

LSN Academy

Apply to be a part of the inaugural LSN Academy! This is an eight-month learning opportunity throughout Indiana open to Alumni Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.

Scholar Link

Scholar Link is a unique mentoring program designed just for Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The program connects current and alumni Lilly Scholars with alumni Scholars.

Our Collegiate Chapters

Lilly Scholars Network chapters are communities in action. Collegiate Chapters offer social, professional development, and service programming at their campuses. 

Spotlight on Our Network

Learn more about our Scholars.

View Spotlights

Let's Get Social