WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – Two Wayne County student have been awarded the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for 2026.

Richmond High School senior Priya Hodges and Hagerstown High School senior Abigail Lumpkin were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

The scholarship, administered by the Wayne County Foundation, covers full tuition and fees at any Indiana college or university, plus an annual stipend for books. Both students will also join the Lilly Scholars Network, allowing them to connect with peers and leadership opportunities statewide.

Hodges, active in Girl Scouts, student council, and environmental initiatives, plans to study ecological engineering at Purdue University.

Lumpkin, involved in FFA, 4-H, and church volunteer work, will pursue nursing at Indiana University East.

Since 1998, Lilly Endowment has invested more than $505 million in scholarships, benefiting over 5,400 Indiana students.