Winter signals the start of scholarship season for those continuing their education. 

Two area community colleges are offering scholarship opportunities. 

Lincoln Land Community College opens its scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Those planning to attend LLCC in fall 2022 are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Foundation scholarships are available for all students. Many are open to students in any program of study with an average award of $1,000. 

You can find the application at llccfoundation.org/scholarships. You do need an active LLCC email address to apply for these scholarships. 

Meanwhile, Lake Land College in Mattoon is offering a second-chance at a Presidential Scholarship to 2021 high school graduates. 

Those who did not enroll at Lake Land in fall 2021 are eligible for a scholarship covering the full cost of tuition for up to two consecutive academic years and is available to grads who enroll in Lake Land College in the fall following high school graduation. 

Graduating students who were in the top 15 percent of students in their senior class or have an ACT score of 26 or higher and an SAT total score of 1230 or higher are eligible. 

Qualifying students must also reside in the Lake Land College district at the time of graduation. They must also have graduated from a high school located in or serving part of the district within the last year. 

More information about the Presidential Scholarship when you email scholarships@lakelandcollege.edu.