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It’s almost time! Applications for the 2025 – 2026 academic year open February 14, 2025

Starting January 13, 2025, you will be able to login to the Scholarship Portal and create your scholarship account. All you need is your RVC student email and password to set things up. If you had an account during 2024 – 2025, don’t worry, it’s still there!

Dates and Deadlines:

Applications accepted February 14, 2025 – April 1, 2025
Preliminary award notices will be emailed starting May 1 through May 9, 2025.

How to secure an RVC Foundation Scholarship

Put all deadlines in your calendar so you don’t miss any important dates.
Complete the FAFSA Form and the financial aid process even if you know you don’t qualify for a Pell Grant. This could open up additional opportunities for a scholarship from us. International students, students under 18 and students who are not eligible to file are an exception as we recognize you are unable to receive federal funding. Everyone else is strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA.
Watch for emails from RVC-Foundation@rockvalleycollege.edu in your student email. This is our secure method of communicating with you.
Activate your voice mail on your phone. Make sure your mail box isn’t full. We will leave you a message if we have any questions or critical information regarding your application.
Work on writing strong Personal, Educational and Financial statements. Follow the instructions and examples shown in Section 3 under “How to Apply for RVC Foundation Scholarships” on the Scholarships page of the RVC website. Please be willing to share your story. Your personal statements are what brings your application to life for our application reviewers.
When you receive your Preliminary Offer, complete your supplemental tasks as soon as possible. In general, your supplemental tasks are: 1) write and upload a thank you letter to your donor; 2) register for fall classes; 3) complete the financial aid process. If a document is to be uploaded, please ensure that you have the right one. You will not receive your Final Offer and release of funds until everything is done.
Before writing your thank you letter, study Section 4 under “How to Apply for RVC Foundation Scholarships” on the Scholarships page of the RVC website.
Remember, RVC Foundation Scholarships are paid directly to the college and cover tuition, books, fees and mandatory supplies. Any funds not spent will be returned to the Foundation to be awarded again next year.

Anytime you have any questions regarding the scholarship award system, please reach out to the RVC Foundation at (815) 921-4500 or RVC-Foundation@rockvalleycollege.edu. We’re here to help!

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
varies	A J Johnson Scholarship Belvidere District HS Graduate – Awarded to a recent Belvidere,...	Ended
varies	Albert S. Wrate Memorial Scholarship Automotive – Awarded to an applicant who is enrolled full-time in the...	Ended
varies	AMCORE Scholarship Accounting, Business or Marketing – Awarded to an applicant that has...	Ended
varies	Ann Miller Waddell Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Nursing – Awarded to an applicant who is a continuing student enrolled...	Ended
varies	Association of Latin American Students Scholarship Association of Latin American Students Member – Awarded to an applicant...	Ended
varies	Auburn Class of '65 Legacy Scholarship Auburn High School Graduate – Awarded to an applicant who will graduate...	Ended
varies	B.W. "Sandy" Sandberg Memorial Scholarship Aviation Maintenance – Awarded to an applicant enrolled in Aviation...	Ended
varies	Betty Fernandez Memorial Scholarship Student Worker – Awarded to an applicant who is an RVC student worker...	Ended
varies	BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Health Careers Scholarship Certified Nurse Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Nursing or Respiratory Care –...	Ended
varies	Bob Hawkins Memorial Scholarship RVC Athletics – Awarded to a continuing student with 32 or more earned...	Ended
varies	Bobbie Lee Spates Memorial Annual Scholarship Health Careers – Awarded to an applicant who is a First Generation,...	Ended
varies	Boyd and Marilyn Johnson Memorial Scholarship Belvidere District High School – Awarded to a recent Belvidere high...	Ended
varies	Brian Robert Peterson Memorial Scholarship Aviation Maintenance – Awarded to an applicant enrolled in Aviation...	Ended
varies	Carlson Memorial Engineering Scholarship Engineering – Awarded to a new or continuing student pursuing a degree...	Ended
varies	Carol Meyers Memorial Annual Scholarship for Future Educators Education – Awarded to an applicant who is pursuing a degree and a...	Ended
varies	Caryl Jean Brown Memorial Scholarship Mass Communication – Awarded to an applicant pursuing a degree in Mass...	Ended
varies	Catherine Manzullo Memorial Scholarship GED Graduate – Awarded to an applicant who is a first time student who...	Ended
varies	Christopher L. Peppers Memorial Scholarship Film/Videography – Awarded to an applicant intending to pursue a career...	Ended
varies	Collins Aerospace Annual Scholarship for STEM and Business Aviation, Engineering, Mechatronics and Manufacturing – Recipient must...	Ended
varies	Comcast Annual Scholarship for Skills and Opportunities Computer Science and STEM Technologies – Preference given to applicants...	Ended
varies	Dale Oij Scholarship RVC Activities – Awarded to a student with a minimum of 12 earned credit...	Ended
varies	Danny Eytalis Memorial Scholarship Financial Need – Awarded to a student who has financial need with a...	Ended
varies	David Madden Memorial Photography Scholarship Photography or Photo Journalism – Awarded to a new or continuing student...	Ended
varies	Dee Ann Taylor Memorial Scholarship Art – Awarded to an applicant interested in art. May be a new or...	Ended
varies	Dr. Harold J. Palm Memorial Scholarship December Graduate – Applicant is to be a December graduate with a 3.0...	Ended
varies	Eugene and Mara Pocs Annual Scholarship for Engineering Engineering – Awarded to an applicant who is studying engineering.	Ended
varies	Eugene and Ruth Kyle Scholarship Aviation/Manufacturing Technology – Awarded to a student pursuing a...	Ended
varies	Evelyn Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship Nursing – Awarded to an applicant who has been accepted into the RVC...	Ended
varies	Firefighter Brian Rehnberg Annual Scholarship for Fire Science Fire Science / EMT – Awarded to an applicant pursuing a degree or...	Ended
varies	Fred E. Machesney Memorial Scholarship Aviation Technology – Awarded to a new or returning student enrolled in...	Ended
varies	George and Lucille Pollnow Scholarship North Boone HS Graduate – Awarded to an applicant who is a recent...	Ended
varies	George C. Church Memorial Aviation Annual Scholarship Aviation Maintenance Technology – Recipient must be pursuing a degree or...	Ended
varies	George E. Seidler Scholarship Journalism – Awarded to an applicant with demonstrated financial need...	Ended
varies	Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois Scholarship Documented Disability – Awarded to an applicant who has a DSS documented...	Ended
varies	Greenlee Textron Scholarship Engineering – Awarded to an applicant who is pursuing a degree in...	Ended
varies	Hazel M. McColl Nursing Scholarship Nursing – Awarded to a full-time or part-time nursing student with a...	Ended
varies	Heidi Hutchison Memorial Scholarship Athletics – Awarded to a female, continuing student with 24 or more...	Ended
varies	Heins "Second Chance" Scholarship Career Advancement – Single parent residing in the College’s district;...	Ended
varies	Herbert J. Boetcher Memorial Scholarship Financial Need – Awarded to an applicant who completes the RVC Financial...	Ended
varies	Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Scholarship Accounting – Awarded to a resident of the college district majoring in...	Ended
varies	ISRT Chapter VI Brad Raney Memorial Scholarship Respiratory Therapy – Awarded to a second year, full-time respiratory...	Ended
varies	Jack Becherer Presidential Scholarship Developmental Coursework – Awarded to an applicant who is enrolled in at...	Ended
varies	James & Shirley Waddell/SwedishAmerican Health System Scholarship Nursing – Awarded to an applicant who has been accepted into the RVC...	Ended
varies	John and Mary Ann Miles Annual Scholarship Career and Technical Programs – Award to an applicant pursuing a degree...	Ended
varies	Karen L. Coppoletti Scholarship Associate’s Degree or Certificate – Awarded to an applicant pursuing a...	Ended
varies	Kaufman Art Scholarship Art – Awarded to an applicant pursuing a degree in the field of art or...	Ended
varies	Kenneth L. Meadows Memorial Scholarship Aviation Maintenance – Awarded to a continuing student who has earned a...	Ended
varies	Kevin D. Rice Sr. Memorial Scholarship Criminal Justice/Police Science – Awarded to an applicant who is ...	Ended
varies	Kevin R. McIntyre Memorial Fire Science Scholarship Fire Science – Awarded to a new or continuing student enrolled in a...	Ended
varies	Lambert F. and Helen M. Porod, Catherine V. Hourihan, and Margaret and Mary E. Quinn Families Scholarship Medical Sciences – Recipient may be a new or returning student, full- or...	Ended

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