The Application deadline for the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program has been extended through November 4, 2024
Lilly scholars at purdue Program
Program Overview
Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University are partnering on an innovative scholarship program that will develop interest and talent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Through the new Lilly Scholars at Purdue program, a selection of talented incoming undergraduate students will benefit from a long-standing partnership between Purdue and Lilly.
The Lilly Scholars program encourages students who are from under-resourced urban and rural populations, who have overcome socioeconomic or educational disadvantages, or who are among the first generation in their family to attend college to apply. Those with a shared commitment to reducing barriers to education are also encouraged to apply.
Students applying to majors that relate to the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry will be considered for these awards.
What Are the Benefits of Becoming a Lilly Scholar at Purdue?
Scholarship for total cost of up to 8 semesters of tuition
Professional development coursework to transition skills from high school to college
Guaranteed paid internship at Lilly during the sophomore year with ability to apply for further positions including second internship after the junior year and full-time employment after graduation, if applicable.
Access to Lilly Scholars Program Manager, a dedicated full-time staff member to provide curated programming and coordinated support in addition to the network of student services at Purdue.
Opportunities to engage with Purdue alumni, connect through mentorship with industry leaders and attend curated events on campus and at Lilly facilities.
Who Should Apply?
The Lilly Scholars at Purdue Program is open to current high school seniors applying to Purdue University with the intent to study one of the majors below. Preference will be made for undergraduate students who have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Consideration will only be given to those who apply to Purdue University by the Early Action application deadline of November 1.
Students applying to Purdue University in these majors are eligible to apply to become a Lilly Scholar:
College of Agriculture
Biochemistry
College of Engineering
Engineering (All Majors)
College of Science
Biochemistry
College of Science
Chemistry
College of Science
Microbiology
College of Science
Data Science (First-Year)
College of Agriculture
Biological Engineering
College of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Science
Chemical Biology and Biochemistry
College of Science
Chemistry (ACS)
College of Science
Biology
College of Science
Genetics
Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry (ACS)
Chemical Biology and Biochemistry
Data Science (First-Year)
Genetics
Microbiology
Engineering
First-Year Engineering
Majors aligned with Lilly Scholars Program:
Agricultural Engineering
Biological Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Multidisciplinary Engineering
Pharmacy + Ag
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS only)
Biological Engineering
Biochemistry
Note: Scholars must maintain studies in an eligible major and follow change of major policy.
Steps to Becoming a Lilly Scholar at Purdue
Step One
First things first—apply to Purdue University before the Early Action application deadline of November 1, 2024 by using the Common App. Apply to Purdue.
Step Two
Review the Lilly Scholars Overview/Opt-in Process and apply to the program by November 4, 2024. Apply to Lilly Scholars Program.
Step Three
Notification for those accepted to the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program will be included in the admission decision letters from Purdue Univesrity that will be released in January. In addition to the admission letter, Lilly Scholars at Purdue will receive next steps on accepting and opting-in to the program. This is a highly competitive opportunity, we hope you consider applying!
Step one
First things first—apply to Purdue University before the Early Action application deadline of November 1, 2024 by using the Common App. Apply to Purdue.
Notification for those accepted to the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program will be included in the admission decision letters from Purdue Univesrity that will be released in January. In addition to the admission letter, Lilly Scholars at Purdue will receive next steps on accepting and opting-in to the program. This is a highly competitive opportunity, we hope you consider applying!
For more information on program details, internships or scholarship amounts, please see our frequently asked questions.