Lincoln Land Community College Foundation
The LLCC Foundation Scholarship Application for the 2021-2022 academic year is now open!
Click "APPLY NOW," below to get started! **Application Deadline: March 1, 2021.**
All students considering or planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2021 are encouraged to apply. If you are a new LLCC student, you must apply to LLCC and activate your LLCC email prior to filling out our online scholarship application. Need help activating your LLCC email? Visit here or contact the LLCC Helpdesk/217-786-2555.
*PLEASE NOTE:* If you are eligible and wish to apply to the LLCC Honors Program, please check the appropriate question when completing the scholarship application.
Please use Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge web browsers to submit your application, as Internet Explorer is NOT compatible. If your link automatically opens in Internet Explorer, you will need to copy and paste the link into an Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge web browser.
For information on scholarships outside of the LLCC Foundation Office, please visit our on external scholarship opportunities.
Check out our Scholarship Application Resources below, to assist you with your scholarship application!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Michelle Burger/217-786-4502.
Recommendation Request Assistance
Personal Statement Brainstorming Worksheet
LLCC Foundation Scholarships FAQs
Websites with helpful advice for your personal statement/essay:
Great adjectives for your personal essay
Overall advice for structuring and writing your personal statement/essay
Current LLCC Students: Take advantage of your resources right here at LLCC in our Writing Center. Call them at 786-2341 to schedule a live virtual meeting via zoom to get help with your scholarship application. For more information visit the LLCC Writing Center webpage.
New LLCC Students: How do I apply?
Donor Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I pay for the scholarship?
How much will the scholarship be worth?
Is the scholarship a one-year or two-year scholarship?
What costs will the scholarship cover?
How will the scholarship be disbursed?
Who will select the recipient?
How will I be notified of the recipient?
What type of publicity will the scholarship receive?
Establishing a Scholarship with the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation
Who does the donor pay for the scholarship?
How much will the scholarship be worth?
Is the scholarship a one-year or two-year scholarship?
What costs will the scholarship cover?
How will the scholarship be disbursed?
Does the money go directly to the student?
The scholarship is first applied directly to the student's tuition and fee expense and paid to LLCC.
Should you designate other expenses eligible, the student may use the scholarship at the LLCC Bookstore to purchase books. Any remaining money will be issued to the student after they are attending classes.
Who will select the recipient?
The LLCC Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee selects recipients.
Is there a preference to the type of student who would get the scholarship?
In order for our selection committee to select from a variety of students, it is better if the criteria are broad.
What minimum grade point average should be placed on this scholarship?
Is there a specific program of study for the scholarship?
Should the recipient be a full-time or part-time student?
To complete a degree program in four semesters, some students enroll in 15 or more credit hours each semester.
Will the scholarship be for a first-time college student or a continuing LLCC student?
How will the donor be notified of the recipient?
What type of publicity will my scholarship recieve?
For more information, contact Michelle Burger - Scholarship Program Coordinator 217-786-4502