Selected from a field of 64 students
(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – Ripley County Community Foundation is announcing the five finalists for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
The finalists were selected from a field of 64 applicants. The candidates were judged on academic performance, citizenship, leadership, and personal attitude based on community involvement, school activities, and work experience.
The finalists are East Central senior Delaney Donawerth, Switzerland County senior Roman Hite, Oldenburg Academy’s Christian Mack, South Ripley senior Elizabeth McKittrick and Batesville’s Shannah Smith.
"The caliber of applicants for this year's Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship was truly impressive. It's a testament to the exceptional students we have in Ripley County,” noted Ripley County Community Foundation Executive Director, Amy Streator. “These finalists have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to their education, their communities, and their personal growth."
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient will receive full tuition for four years to an Indiana College of the recipient’s choice, plus a $900 per yearbook stipend.
The other four finalists will each receive a $2,000 scholarship during their first three years of college.
The winning student will be announced later this year.
