2025-2026 Professor Emeritus John Edward Lillich Endowed Scholarship Program (Deadline: September 30, 2025)
Who Can Apply: John Edward Lillich was a World War II soldier and a POW survivor. After returning from the war, Lillich spent many years living in various cities across the United States, working as an engineer. Known to many as “Jack,” Lillich later chose to return to school to pursue a master’s degree, firmly believing that continued education is one of the best choices a person can make.
Upon becoming a professor at Purdue University, Lillich recognized the underrepresentation of women in engineering and actively worked to recruit and support them in the field. Today, David Heath Lillich is continuing these efforts through the Professor Emeritus John Edward Lillich Scholarship, which aims to ensure that women are well represented in engineering programs. This scholarship honors Lillich’s legacy by supporting a talented, dedicated, and driven student on their path to becoming a transformative leader through education.
· Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
· Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (“FAFSA”) form.
· Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
· Be a student pursuing a degree in any engineering discipline at an accredited, four-year, historically Black College or University.
Submission:
1. Applicants must submit via UNCF’s online scholarship application portal by the deadline. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
2. One letter of recommendation from a non-family member
3. Essay – Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement online, regarding the student’s career goal interest
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Amount: $4,400
