Lake Land College

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Mattoon, IL

University Website:  www.lakelandcollege.edu/
Apply Online:  www.lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/

Lake Land College is a community college in Mattoon in Coles County, Illinois. The college was founded in 1966. It serves 7,400 students, mainly from the east-central Illinois region, in various two-year programs. Lake Land students can earn a degree for immediate employment or use the training to prepare for further university education, often at Eastern Illinois University. The average age of the students is 25.75 years; 54% of the students are male, and 46% are female.

The 308 acre (1.2 km²) campus has seven major buildings plus eight supportive buildings, two campus ponds and a 160 acre (0.6 km²) agriculture land laboratory. There is also a child care lab, a cosmetology clinic, and a library. The campus is designed as a large circle; the major buildings are also circular. They are clustered in the center, with park areas and parking lots surrounding them.

Lake Land's creation was first approved in 1966 by a referendum in 13 public school districts centered on Mattoon. The first classes were held the following year in various buildings throughout the town. The first president of the college was Virgil H. Judge. Construction on the college began in 1971 and continued in phases throughout the 1970s.

Academic programs at Lake Land College include Agriculture; Allied Health; Business; Humanities; Math & Science; Technology and Social Science & Education. Other coursework programs include the Cisco Networking Academy, Computer Troubleshooting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Desktop Publishing Graphic Design, Radio-TV Broadcasting, Raster Geographic Information Systems, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Lake Land College also recently started an ROTC program. Over 150 courses are offered online.

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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

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The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois...

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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

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The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois...

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details

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The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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KASF Midwestern Region Scholarship

Korean American Scholarship Foundation

Up to $5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

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The KASF Midwestern Region Scholarship is available to high school students and undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean heritage. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend school in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin to be eligible for this award.

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KASF Midwestern Region Scholarship

Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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Up to $5,000

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June 30, 2025
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The KASF Midwestern Region Scholarship is available to high school students and undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean heritage. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend school in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin to be eligible for this award.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Polish American Engineers Association

Polish American Engineers Association

Varies May 30, 2025 See Details

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The Polish American Engineers Association is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in engineering in one of the following states: IL, WI, IN or MI. You must demonstrate academic achievement and proven commitment to engineering to be eligible for this award. Special consideration is given to students of Polish heritage.

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Polish American Engineers Association

Polish American Engineers Association

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May 30, 2025
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The Polish American Engineers Association is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in engineering in one of the following states: IL, WI, IN or MI. You must demonstrate academic achievement and proven commitment to engineering to be eligible for this award. Special consideration is given to students of Polish heritage.

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Illinois Veteran Grant Program

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

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The Illinois Veteran Grant Program is available to individuals who have served at least one full-time year of U.S. Armed Forces service or served in a foreign country during hostile times, have completed their initial active duty commitment, and have received an honorable discharge. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have resided...

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Illinois Veteran Grant Program

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

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The Illinois Veteran Grant Program is available to individuals who have served at least one full-time year of U.S. Armed Forces service or served in a foreign country during hostile times, have completed their initial active duty commitment, and have received an honorable discharge. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have resided...

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