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SPRINGFIELD — The application period for 2024-2025 Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarships begins Nov. 15. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2024 are encouraged to apply at llccfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2024.

LLCC Foundation scholarships are available for first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full- or part-time at LLCC. Many of the scholarships are open to students in any program of study, with the average award being approximately $1,500 per academic year. 

New scholarships include the Bill and Lorraine Carls Scholarship, Peggy Crawford Fernandes Nursing Scholarship, Marilyn M. Hall Scholarship, Heartland Bank Community Enhancement Scholarship, Neil and Diana Jordan Workforce Scholarship, LLCC Black Student Union Scholarship and Roland Machinery Scholarships. 

“These scholarships are made possible by generous donors and community friends who share in LLCC’s mission to transform lives and strengthen our communities,” said Karen Sanders, vice president, advancement, and executive director, LLCC Foundation. “Their belief in the power of education is the cornerstone of countless achievements, and we are deeply thankful for the unwavering support.”

Only one application form is needed to apply for all LLCC Foundation scholarships. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible. Prospective students should first complete a college admission application at www.llcc.edu/apply to establish an active LLCC email account.

More information on LLCC Foundation Scholarships is available by emailing michelle.burger@llcc.edu or calling 217-786-4502.