Each year, the Lake Land College Foundation awards students more than $600,000 worth of scholarships in a range of amounts up to $5,000.
Applications for the academic year are open now through August 31.
Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students based on a wide range of criteria. Only one application is required to be considered for all Foundation Scholarships.
Note: The application is currently available and will be open again from November 1- February 1.
Current Students
Click here to access the Foundation Scholarship Application Guide
Students needing more information about Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships can contact the Financial Aid Office at 217-234-5231 or scholarships@lakelandcollege.edu.
The Foundation is currently in the process of establishing its donor platform within its AwardSpring software. Once established, donors will be able to log in and view their scholarship information, details, and recipients.
A Lake Land College education means I will be able to continue my education and is a stepping stone into higher education after Lakeland at a university. My dream one day is to open a birthing center in my community in Arcola, IL. Getting an education at Lakeland would be a steppingstone in being able to achieve that dream. I know that Lakeland has an amazing nursing program and I cannot wait to learn so many new things and continue my career. After I complete my RN, I will be able to continue my education to get my midwifery. I have not decided which college would fit me best. Getting a scholarship would take such a huge weight off my shoulders so I can focus on my grades and education and not so much on working a ton of hours.
Since switching majors to the teaching field, receiving a professional college education is more important to me than ever. My future career consists of being knowledgeable, and to do so, I must be on top of my grades and schoolwork. My major goal with attaining this degree is impacting the lives of future generations. Ever since I was younger, Lake Land College has been my number one choice of school. Not only is it closer to home than a university, but I can receive the same education without being in a ton of debt. When I switched majors, I figured that I would have a difficult time adjusting to advisors and classes, however, it has been quite the opposite. Connecting with my professors has been easy and they have always responded quickly. Whenever I have a question, they are more than willing to help and are oftentimes free multiple days a week. This has been exceptionally helpful with my grades and is a luxury most students at universities do not have. Receiving a Lake Land college education has been one of the best decisions I have made and the networking skills I have learned will help greatly in my future teaching career.
My current financial situation is comfortable, however paying for college does cause difficulties. I am paying for college myself by working part time and saving money. This is difficult, because even though Lake Land College is affordable, it is still a large sum of money since I am only able to work part time. Scholarships help a tremendous amount in paying for college, as they can relieve some stress about paying for college. A scholarship would mean a lot to me, and help me with my goal of staying debt free throughout college.
I am a first-generation college student in my family. My mom never had the chance to go to college, and that inspires me to graduate, not just for me but for her. She is my biggest role model and has always taught me about the importance of an education. I don’t want to waste the privilege and opportunities I have been given to achieve an education. Graduating from Lake Land College is my number one goal right now; achieving something that the rest of my family did not have the privilege to do would be an honor. My future career goal is to work in the clinical side of psychology. I would love to do more research and studies on mental health and disorders. As a person who comes from a good mental state, I don’t take it for granted and wish more people could be in my shoes. 1-4 people suffer from mental health issues, and this dilemma will only continue to spread throughout my lifetime. I always knew I wanted to help people, but I never knew how I could do it. Helping people is my passion, and I will strive to work in this field in one way or another. Thank you for your time and consideration.
My name is Jaxon Manley. I am a senior at Cowden-Herrick High School. I like working with cars and also enjoy learning more about how to repair them. My experience with Lake Land College Dual Credit classes has taught me a lot about the automotive field. It has ignited my interest in working on cars as a career. I plan to attend Lake Land College in the fall to pursue an associate degree in Automotive Technology.
I am just beginning my journey and ready to jump into the automotive industry. My goal is to finish the automotive program and then find a job with a dealership in one of the surrounding communities. The ultimate goal would be to take my hands-on experience from Lake Land College and the dealership and open my own shop in my hometown. I have spent many weekends beside my dad working on our own cars and trucks. I enjoy helping people and being a role model to others. I would like to be an example for other boys and girls looking to pursue a degree in the automotive field. I can’t wait to wake up every day and go to work doing something I love.
To me, a Lake Land College education means an opportunity to learn, achieve, and pursue my personal interests and passions. Just like any college education, it is a chance to gain knowledge, experience, and skills that will open up doors to new opportunities in both my personal life and future career. Lake Land College education stands out to me as this college is ranked as one of the top 50 associate degree and certificate producers throughout the nation, with the Agriculture Division leading as number one in Illinois. I plan to pursue a degree in Diesel and Ag Power at Lake Land College. Graduating from a highly ranked program at Lake Land College would benefit me in numerous ways when applying for jobs to start my career. Many of my relatives have obtained degrees from Lake Land College and have always told me that this junior college is the best around. Obtaining a degree from Lake Land College will allow me to hold my head high and be proud of my degree. I will be able to apply to my future job of working on large machines such as excavators and bulldozers with confidence knowing I graduated from Lake Land College. I would love to obtain a scholarship from this top-ranked college to help me pursue my future career with success.