The Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties has announced the finalists for the highly regarded 2026 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to personal growth.
Foundation officials said they are “thrilled” to introduce this year’s finalists, noting that each student has shown remarkable dedication and an unwavering pursuit of excellence throughout their high school careers.
The 2026 Clinton County Lilly Scholarship finalists are:
Viridiana Navarro Cervantes – Frankfort High School
Hannah Jacobs – Clinton Central High School
Brooklyn Morris – Clinton Prairie High School
Conner Rios – Clinton Prairie High School
Alexa Santillan – Frankfort High School
Michelle Secundino – Frankfort High School
These students were selected following a comprehensive review process that evaluates academic performance, leadership experience, service to others, and personal character. Finalists will now move on to the final phase of consideration, which includes interviews and additional evaluation by the foundation’s scholarship committee.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and an annual stipend for books and other materials for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited Indiana college or university. It remains one of the most competitive and transformative scholarship opportunities available to Indiana students.
The Community Foundation will announce Clinton County’s scholarship recipients in December.
