What are scholarships? They essentially provide free money, which does not need to be repaid!
Scholarships are financial support dollars that get awarded to help pay for a student's education.
Apply for LLCC Foundation scholarships
The LLCC Foundation awards scholarships specifically to LLCC students every year thanks to the support and generosity of individuals, community businesses and organizations.
There is just one application form to complete to be eligible for all LLCC Foundation scholarships for which you qualify.
The application is available online annually Nov. 15-Feb. 15 for the following academic year. For example, Nov. 15, 2024-Feb. 15, 2025 is the application period for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026).
For the online application, frequently asked questions, helpful scholarship resources and more, visit the LLCC Foundation's scholarship webpage.
Find outside scholarships
There are also many locations to look for scholarships outside of LLCC:
- Your high school guidance counselor
- Employers and unions (for both you and your parents)
- Local organizations/affiliations
- Places where you volunteer
- Local chamber of commerce
- Local news — for organizations offering/awarding scholarships
Internet search — Resources such as:
Note: Avoid sites that require a registration fee. There are many scholarship resources available on the web. It is not necessary to pay for help. Also, be cautious of guarantees or money-back offers.