Press contact: Kyla Kruse

SPRINGFIELD — The Williamsville Community Foundation recently established a new scholarship for recent Williamsville High School graduates going into the workforce field at Lincoln Land Community College.

The $2,000 scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books and other related educational expenses while the student is attending LLCC.

The application period for 2025-2026 Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarships is currently open through Feb. 15, 2025. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2025 are encouraged to apply at llccfoundation.org/scholarships.

“We are grateful to the Williamsville Community Foundation for their generous donation,” said Karen Sanders, vice president, advancement, and executive director, LLCC Foundation. “We share their belief in and support of students. Their scholarship will help fuel students’ drive to succeed and inspire a desire to give back, strengthening families, the community and beyond.”

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 jill.siebert@llcc.edu or calling 217-786-4502.