Dee Heflebower Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship was created by John Heflebower of St. Helena, Cal., and Linda Gorr of Arlington Heights to honor their older sister, Dee. Beginning in 2025, it will award $3,000 annually to an Illinois Valley Community College nursing student planning to work in oncology. Anne and Don Baker created the scholarship initially with the Illinois […]
WIN Young Women Leaders Scholarship
It is awarded in accordance with established criteria, answers to two defined essay questions and an additional essay of the applicant’s choosing that tells us what else we should know about her. Applicants will also need two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to her worthiness as a recipient of the […]
Tucker Tillman Award
Tom Tillman, an outstanding athlete and charismatic leader at Marquette High School, was tragically killed in an auto accident in 1973. Through the generosity of Shalanda Rabadan, the niece of Tucker Tillman, the Thomas Tucker Tillman Scholarship Fund was created through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation. The Tillman family and others who choose to […]
Streator Leading Ladies Maxine Wargo Working Women’s Scholarship
Maxine Wargo was born and raised in Streator and became a multiple business owner in the Streator community. Her infectious spirit and positive attitude inspired others to get involved with the Streator community. Her work ethic and strong will to succeed made her an excellent role model for women entering or returning to the workforce. […]
Stephen Charles Vogler Memorial Scholarship for Electronics & Communications
2023 Stephen Charles Vogler Memorial Scholarship recipient: We are pleased to award the very first 2023 Stephen Charles Vogler Memorial Scholarship for electronics or communications to Eric Lockwood, of Peru. A current student at Illinois Valley Community College, Eric plans to return to IVCC in the fall to complete his Associate of Arts in Communications. Eric is […]
Robert J. Moore & Ellen G. Moore Scholarship
2024 Recipient The $3,000 Moore scholarship goes to Clare Phillips of Wenona. Clare will attend Illinois Valley Community College to major in Business and Marketing and transfer to a four-year university. Clare stated in her essay that taking a business course in high school from a great teacher opened her eyes to the many opportunities […]
Rising Star Scholarship
This $5000 Scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate or recent graduate who will pursue a career in Elementary Education at Illinois State University. 2024 Recipient We are pleased to award the 2024 Rising Star Scholarship to Elisabeth “Ella” Kamke of Utica. Elisabeth will be attending Illinois State University to study Music Education for […]
Pie It Forward Scholarship for Hospitality & Culinary Arts
Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a strong advocate for providing career advancement opportunities for their staff members and look forward to extending opportunities to others in the community. 2023 Pie It Forward Scholarship recipient: We are pleased to award the 2023 Pie It Forward Scholarship to Jayce Ladzinski, of Peru. Jayce has just completed his first year […]
Molly Lenora Yacko Memorial Scholarship
Funding for this Scholarship is provided by your generous donations and the proceeds of the annual Run Today for Tomorrow event. It is our honor to bring this beautiful video to you. Emily‘s strength and purpose in creating it is to share her vital message that “tomorrow needs you here to see it”. Watch the […]
Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation
The Mac-Aero Scholarship for Aeronautics and Aviation will award one (1) $10,000 scholarship to a student who a) resides in of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam or Livingston Counties; b) is a current high-school senior or a recent graduate; and c) must be enrolled in an accredited, degree-granting college or university (minimum of 12 credit hours) for […]
