Collegiate Connect

Register by January 23

Let’s Connect, Collegiate Scholars!

Collegiate Connect is a weekend of cross-campus connection, networking and professional development for Collegiate Lilly Scholars across the state. Plus, we’ll use the opportunity to celebrate graduating Scholars in attendance.

With Alumni Lilly Scholars as facilitators, Collegiate Scholars have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews, skills workshops, and learn more about Alumni Scholars real-life careers during roundtable discussions.

Registration for 2026 Collegiate Connect will open in January.

Do More Than Network– Connect!

About the Event

Overnight Accommodations

Attendees traveling from other institutions will be provided overnight accommodations for Saturday night at no cost. Host campus scholars are encouraged to register but will not be extended an overnight room.

Transportation

Willing to carpool? Need a ride to attend Collegiate Connect? Please register for Collegiate Connect. You’ll indicate your interest in carpooling on the registration form. LSN staff will work to coordinate with those interested. Should the cost of travel be a barrier, we encourage Scholars to email info@lillyscholarsnetwork.org to receive assistance.

Attire

Business casual attire is encouraged.

Senior Recognition

Are you graduating later this Spring? Attend Collegiate Connect to be recognized as a graduating scholar. You’ll receive a special gift to celebrate your achievement.

Student Presentations

Collegiate Scholars are invited to submit presentation proposals for Collegiate Connect. We are seeking 45-minute presentations that promote professional development and leadership skills or educate Scholars on skills/experiences that are the presenter’s specialty.

Interested in presenting? Email katie@lillyscholarsnetwork.org. We’re seeking proposals by Nov. 30.

Event Attendance

Lilly Scholars Network events are free of charge, but registration is required and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Participation in LSN is not a requirement of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. However, we are deeply grateful for the opportunities provided and ask that Scholars be respectful of their commitments.

Cancellation Policy

If you sign up for an event and can no longer attend, please email info@lillyscholarsnetwork.org to let us know as soon as possible so that we may find another scholar to participate.

Event Agenda

Friday, February 27

4 p.m. – Hotel Check-in available

7 p.m. – Collegiate Scholar Dinner & Axe Throwing at Mad Axe Muncie

7 p.m. – Alumni Volunteer Dinner (optional)

9 p.m. – Return to Hotel

Saturday, February 28

8:45 a.m. – Event Check-In

9:15 a.m. – Breakfast

10 a.m. – Volunteer Training & Student Presentations

12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Senior Recognition

1 p.m. – Professional Development Sessions

5 p.m. – Event Concludes

(A detailed agenda with locations will be shared with registrants)

Register by January 23

We have so much more to offer!

Lilly Scholars Network and our partners host so many events where scholars can connect, learn, and engage with their community. Check out our events page to learn more about all the events we have to offer!

Volunteers at Collegiate Connect

Alumni Lilly Scholars make Collegiate Connect possible. Volunteers help facilitate Collegiate Connect programming, including Skills Sessions, Career Discussions, and Mock Interviews.

Volunteering your time at Collegiate Connect is an impactful way to give back and help current Scholars prepare for successful futures. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Katie Swanson at katie@lillyscholarsnetwork.org.

We need 50 Alumni Lilly Scholars to help facilitate the Collegiate Connect career expo on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Ball State University, from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register now to help us facilitate meaningful professional development for Collegiate Scholars.

Share career and industry insights with current Lilly Scholars

Connect with fellow Lilly Scholars from around the state

Facilitate mock-interviews and provide feedback for improvement

Lead skills development sessions