Lilly Awards
ListedCollege program
- Award
- Tuition, fees, on-campus housing and food, renewable annually. The current Lilly application estimates more than $280,000 over four years; the general scholarship table still says more than $240,000.
- Timeline
- Jan 3, 2027Lilly application and all materials: at ET. Complete a virtual or campus visit by January 29, 2027. Finalists notified by February 5 and interview February 21-22, 2027. Award decisions by March 2
- May 1, 2027Accept with a $400 non-refundable enrollment deposit by .
- How to apply
- Submit a complete Wabash or Common Application for admission and the separate Lilly application, including an essay, significant accomplishments, a recommendation and a PDF resume. Schedule and complete a virtual or campus visit. Finalists interview.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- An interview
- A finalist round or selection weekend
- Who can apply
- First-time freshman men enrolling in 2027-28 who meet at least one of: 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, top 10 percent senior class rank, or SAT 1240 (EBRW + Math) or ACT composite 26. Selection emphasizes character, creativity, achievement and demonstrated leadership.
- Good to know
- Recipients of Tuition Exchange or GLCA Tuition Remission Exchange cannot receive Wabash merit aid. Athletic participation, ability or leadership cannot be considered in Wabash scholarship selection.