SPRINGFIELD — The application period for 2026-2027 Lincoln Land Community College Foundation Scholarships begins Nov. 15. Students planning to attend LLCC beginning in fall 2026 are encouraged to apply at llccfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2026.

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 Ameren Illinois Clean Energy Scholarship, Kimberly Jean Brandis Scholarship, Eleanor Jane Scholarship, Elk’s Ladies #159 Auxiliary Group Scholarship, Fatherhood Educational Institute Scholarship, the Perry Richard Hall Private Foundation Scholarship, B. Hartley Studio Scholarship, Lori Johanson Memorial Scholarship, PEO Chapter HK Scholarship, Pull the Next One Up Scholarship, Matthew Suchomski Culinary Scholarship, Truck Centers Inc. Diesel Technologies Scholarship, Williamsville Community Foundation Scholarship and WISE Scholarship.

“At LLCC, we believe in our students — and our donors do too,” said Karen Sanders, vice president, advancement, and executive director, LLCC Foundation. “These scholarships reflect a shared commitment to opportunity, growth and community. Together, we are LLCC, a place where generosity meets purpose and lives are changed.”

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 217-786-2343.