Students

Whether you’re attending LLCC next fall or taking college courses through College Now, choose the application that fits your path and take the next step toward your goals.

LLCC Foundation Scholarships- General Scholarship Application - This application is now closed. 

Who: Students planning to attend LLCC in Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Dates: Nov. 15 – Feb. 15
What: One application = consideration for all eligible LLCC Foundation scholarships

LLCC College Now Scholarship Application - This application is currently closed.

Who: Exclusively for high school students participating in College Now for the 2026–2027 year
Dates: Jan. 7 – Feb. 28
What: Scholarships to help cover tuition and fees

Application available starting Jan. 7.

All applicants that submitted a complete application for academic year 2026-2027 will be notified regarding their status of eligibility and awarding by the 1st week of May via their LLCC email accounts.

Scholarship recipients are emailed a contract that they must review and sign/accept prior to it being added to their LLCC financial aid account.

If you do not reply/respond to the LLCC Foundation scholarship email that contains your scholarship contract within 2 weeks, your scholarship will be void and re-awarded to a scholarship alternate.

STUDENTS - PLEASE NOTE:

• First, students must apply to LLCC to be eligible for scholarships. Check out our APPLY TO LLCC box at the bottom of the page.

• Need help activating your LLCC email? Please visit Activating Your Account: Lincoln Land Community College

  If you are still having difficulties after reviewing the link, please contact the LLCC Helpdesk at helpme@llcc.edu/217-786-2555.

• If you are eligible and wish to apply to the LLCC Honors Programplease select 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.

• Check out our Scholarship Application Resources below, to assist you with your scholarship application.

Donors

The gift of education is one of the greatest one can make. LLCC Foundation scholarships are made possible by supportive community businesses, organizations, and individuals, as well as through the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Scholarships are a great way for you to honor a loved one, promote specific career fields, or simply fulfill a passion for helping others. Our scholarship program is flexible and varied to allow you to achieve your philanthropic goals. 

There are two kinds of scholarships that you may establish:

• Annual – A recommended amount of $1,000 is suggested.
• Endowed – A minimum gift of $10,000 is invested, which may include one-time cash gifts, stocks and pledges. Only the net income is used, leaving the principal intact.

As a donor, you may name your scholarship, and determine the goals and standards that students must meet.  The LLCC Foundation also hosts an annual Scholarship Reception to give you and your student recipient an opportunity to meet.

Please know that gifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. The LLCC Foundation also has a General Scholarship Fund and emergency fund among others that provide you with other options to help students.