FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin Community High School senior, Jonathan Ott, is a 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient. Ott was one of the Johnson County students chosen out of nearly 60 applicants based on impressive community service and academic dedication throughout their high school careers. Hannah Heilman, of Greenwood Community High School and Kaylee TenBarge, of Roncalli High School, were also selected for full-tuition scholarships.
Stephanie Fox, program officer for scholarships stated, “The Scholarship Committee is repeatedly impressed by the high caliber students that we are able to review during the Lilly scholarship cycle each year. It is an extremely competitive process, and we are grateful to have a dedicated committee who undertakes the task of reviewing and nominating our recipients each year.”
The Johnson County Community Foundation has administered the program locally for 22 years. Applicants were evaluated based on volunteer community service, academic preparation and performance, leadership, and good character.