Lake Land College students have a variety of options for earning scholarships to assist with paying for college.
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 should be completed annually as scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be accepted from November 1, 2023-February 1, 2024 and from August 1-August 31, 2024.
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.
Click here to access the Foundation Scholarship Application Guide
Students needing more information about Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships can contact scholarships@lakelandcollege.edu.
The Rural King Annual Scholarship is available for full-time and part-time students who are active Rural King employees or dependents of an employee with financial need. Priority will be placed on students that live or work in a Rural King County, and demonstrate alignment with Rural King’s core values through community involvement. This new scholarship opportunity was created as a new partnership between Rural King and Lake Land College to support the continued growth and development of Rural King associates and their dependents through providing access to post-secondary educational opportunities.
Note: The application is available from November 1- February 1, and again August 1-31.
Lake Land College is pleased to guarantee a Presidential Scholarship to all eligible in-district high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to two years.
Students who meet one of the following criteria are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship:
Qualifying students must also:
Students who meet the eligibility criteria should:
Presidential Scholars must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive the award including:
Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Students should consult the FAQs for Current Presidential Scholars document for more information.
The following documents provide comprehensive answers to common questions regarding the Presidential Scholarship:
For more information about the Presidential Scholarship, contact Grayson Gough at 217-234-5231 or ggough2@lakelandcollege.edu.
The Lake Land College Pathways and GED Programs are eligible to award the Presidential Scholarship to two in-district students from each program who plan to attend Lake Land College the following fall semester. Each student must meet all of the following requirements:
Pathways students using the GED pretest score for qualification must successfully complete the GED test prior to enrollment.
Lake Land College athletic coaches award scholarships to talented athletes who in their judgment have the outstanding ability to compete on their respective NJCAA team.
Students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics at Lake Land College should complete the Athletic Interest form. Upon receiving your information, the Athletics department will reach out to you regarding your interest.
Student-athletes must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive their scholarship including:
Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Student-athletes should consult their Athletic Scholarship Agreement for more information.
For more information on Lake Land College Athletics, visit the Athletics webpage or call the Field House at 217-234-5333.
The Lake Land College Livestock Judging team coach awards scholarships to students who in his/her judgment have the outstanding ability to perform on the College’s team.
Students interested in participating in intercollegiate livestock judging at Lake Land College should contact Hayden Wilder, livestock judging coach, at 217-234-5360 or hwilder@lakelandcollege.edu. Upon receiving your information, he will reach out to you regarding your interest.
Livestock judging students must fulfill certain requirements to remain eligible to continue to receive their scholarship including:
Note: Summer terms have different semester hour criteria as they are considered optional terms for the scholarship. Students should consult their Livestock Judging Scholarship Agreement for more information.
For more information on the Lake Land College Livestock Judging team, visit the Livestock Judging webpage or contact Hayden Wilder at 217-234-5360 or hwilder@lakelandcollege.edu.
Many community organizations, banks, credit unions, clubs, fraternal orders, businesses and employers sponsor a variety of private scholarships. Students are encouraged to contact these organizations about scholarship opportunities. High school guidance offices are also an excellent resource for scholarship listings, searches and assistance. Many private scholarships are awarded well before the fall semester begins, so students should start the search and application process early and pay close attention to deadlines.
The Lariat STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18 to 24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. The financial assistance provided to award recipients is ongoing and substantial:
Eligibility hinges on the student’s background and academic prowess, and includes the following criteria:
The application window for the Lariat STEM scholarship opens on January 31, 2025 and the final deadline for submissions is June 15, 2025.
To learn more about the scholarship, visit the Lariat Foundation at LariatFoundation.org
This scholarship was created in loving memory of Mary Rohrscheib. Mary was the grandmother of Onward’s Managing Attorney, Josh Rohrscheib. She was a devoted 3rd and 4th grade teacher who made an impact on many young lives.
Visit onwardinjurylaw.com/scholarship for more information about Mary and this scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be a legal resident of Illinois and enrolled in a 2-5 year post-secondary institution for the upcoming Fall Semester.
HOW TO APPLYWrite a 750-1,000 word essay that includes the following:
The positive impact a specific teacher had on you. (Including an example) and how you will carry that experience forward in your own teaching career.
Provide a professional resumé. Include most recent school transcript.Submit all materials through the web form at onwardinjurylaw.com/scholarship
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 13TH
For questions about the scholarship, please email: brook@onwardinjurylaw.com
LOOKING TO JUMP START YOUR SKILLED TRADES CAREER?
WE’RE AWARDING $2,500 TO 4 TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Metal Supermarkets is honored to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the next generation of skilled trade professionals through the fourth annual Trade School Scholarship!
The American Welding Society indicates 320,500 new welding professionals projected to be needed by 2029, and a study commissioned by Metal Supermarkets indicates that young people are simply not aware of possible skilled trades careers, with over 62% of respondents indicating they did not learn about trade school opportunities in high school. Similarly, a Canadian government report cited that over 222,000 new apprentices are also needed in the coming years to meet the 2028 demand.
As the demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow across North America, we aim to assist students pursuing careers in these careers which are vital to a wide variety of industries, as well as to maintain and develop critical infrastructure.
June 27th, 2025
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Skid Tracks Depot is proud to support the next generation of professionals in the construction and farming industries. We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving student pursuing a career in these essential fields.
To apply, you must:✔ Be enrolled at Lake Land College✔ Be an incoming or current college/university student.✔ The recipient must have a C or better cumulative GPA at the time of application.✔ Be pursuing a career in the construction or farming industries.
To be considered for the scholarship, please submit an essay on a provided prompt. Send your essay and an email to scholarship@skidtracksdepot.com with the subject “Skid Tracks Depot Scholarship.”
For more information, visit the website at: https://www.skidtracksdepot.com/pages/scholarship
We look forward to supporting students who are passionate about making an impact in the construction and farming industries. Best of luck!
At Banyan Treatment Centers, we recognize the challenges faced by individuals balancing work, school, and the pursuit of a career in healthcare, including medical, mental health, addiction treatment, clinical, and social care professions.
Our mission has always been to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to those in need. We recognize the critical role healthcare professionals—such as doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers—play in guiding individuals through recovery and fostering overall wellness. To support the next generation of these vital professionals, we are proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship specifically tailored for working students.
June 25th, 2025
To apply for the Banyan Treatment Centers Scholarship for Working Students, you must:
We want to hear your story and understand how your education and career goals align with the mission of Banyan Treatment Centers. In your application, please answer the following in an essay format:
For more information, visit the website at: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/resources/student-scholarship/