SPRINGFIELD — The Lincoln Land Community College Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The average award is around $1,000 per academic year.

Students considering or planning to attend Lincoln Land Community College in fall 2015 are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is March 2.

For More information, in addition to the online application, go to www.llccfoundation.org. Then, click on, “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page.

Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall on LLCC-Springfield. Or any of LLCC’s locations in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield or Taylorville for an application.

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 for students in any major.

Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships in which they are eligible.

Only one application form is needed to apply for all scholarships.

Call Lori Smith, scholarship program coordinator, at 217-786-4502 for more information.