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CRUSADER COMMUNITY HEALTH MEDICAL CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Shayna Chiarelli

CRUSADER COMMUNITY HEALTH MEDICAL CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Shayna Chiarelli

Contact: Shayna Chiarelli, Director of Clinical Operations Crusader Mission Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Crusader Vision Reaching out with Heart in Hand – championing the needs of...

DALE GULBRANTSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Darlene Gulbrantson

DALE GULBRANTSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Darlene Gulbrantson

Contact: Darlene Gulbrantson DALE GULBRANTSON OBITUARY Dale L (Gofer) Gulbrantson, 61, of Rockford,dled at5:15 p.m. Frlday,Jan. 15, 1999, In SwedlshAmerlcan Hospi­tal. Born June 25, 1937 ln Ogfe Coun­ty. Married Darlene Mortellaro In Rock­ford on July 3 1979....

DALE OIJ SCHOLARSHIP | Paula Oij

DALE OIJ SCHOLARSHIP | Paula Oij

Contact: Paula Oij OBITUARY DALE V. OIJ, 64 CALEDONIA – Dale V. Oij, 64, of Caledonia passed away Thursday July 17, 2014, at his residence, with his family by his side. Dale was born June 28, 1950, in Rockford, the son of Henry and Nettie (Martin) Oij. He married...

DAVE BLOOMSTRAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Nancy Bloomstrand

DAVE BLOOMSTRAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Nancy Bloomstrand

Contact: Nancy Bloomstrand David “Dave” Vernon Bloomstrand (1938 – 2024) was an Illinois native dedicated to educating and challenging eager young minds ready and willing to learn. Born in Chicago, Dave was the eldest son of Vern and Madge Bloomstrand. Dave grew up...

DEE ANN TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | John Taylor

DEE ANN TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | John Taylor

Contact: Mr. John Taylor OBITUARY Dee Ann D. Taylor, 69, 0f Rockford, passed away on April 7, 2011. Born March 7, 1942 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Sheldon and Dorothy (Jensen) Darrah. Married John Taylor on June of 1972 in Beloit, WI. She was a charter member of...

DIETMAR AND TINA GOELLNER ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES | Dietmar and Tina Goellner

DIETMAR AND TINA GOELLNER ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES | Dietmar and Tina Goellner

Contact: Dietmar and Tina Goellner Dietmar graduated from RVC in 1976 and had a great experience, it’s now his desire to give back and help others continue their education.

DMITRIY BARYSHNIKOV ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP | Natalya Baryshnikova

DMITRIY BARYSHNIKOV ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP | Natalya Baryshnikova

Contact: Natalya Baryshnikova Natalya is Dmitriy’s wife and she established this scholarship in his memory. DMITRIY BARYSHNIKOV – 1963-2018 Born in Russia, Dmitriy was studying at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute where he met his wife, Natalya Olifirova...

DONALD H. WRORK M.D. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | BMO Harris Bank

DONALD H. WRORK M.D. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | BMO Harris Bank

Contact: BMO Harris Private Bank, Senior Trust Advisor

DOROTHY LEE PATTERSON DAY EDUCATIONAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Mr. & Mrs. William and Crystal Day Hawkins

DOROTHY LEE PATTERSON DAY EDUCATIONAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Mr. & Mrs. William and Crystal Day Hawkins

Contact: Mr. & Mrs. William and Crystal Day Hawkins Dorothy Lee Patterson Day was born on September 4, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee, to parents Robert and Nellie Wright Chandler Patterson, who were born 22 years after enslaved people were freed. Her family faced...

DR. HAROLD J. PALM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Barbara Palm

DR. HAROLD J. PALM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Barbara Palm

Contact: Barbara Palm Harold’s widow, Barbara, chose to establish this scholarship in his name with the numerous memorial gifts from his family and friends. Harold touched the lives of countless students during his many years of service in the education field,...

DR. KARL AND CAROL JACOBS ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Karl and Carol Jacobs

DR. KARL AND CAROL JACOBS ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Karl and Carol Jacobs

Contact: Dr. Karl and Carol Jacobs Dr. Karl Jacobs was the 2nd President of Rock Valley College and led RVC from 1969-1997. During his tenure, multiple academic programs and building projects were formed to serve the region. Highly respected by local leaders, Jacobs...

DR. KIRK AND CAROL FISCHER SCHOLARSHIP | Carol Fischer

DR. KIRK AND CAROL FISCHER SCHOLARSHIP | Carol Fischer

Contact: Carol Fischer

E. CLARENCE AHLGREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

E. CLARENCE AHLGREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

EDWARD AND KATHRYN WAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Elizabeth Stirling

EDWARD AND KATHRYN WAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Elizabeth Stirling

Contact: Mrs. Elizabeth Stirling

ELOISE K. ESHBAUGH SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

ELOISE K. ESHBAUGH SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President Ms. Eshbaugh was the first Registrar at RVC. She started a few months after the college opened. She was at RVC from 1965-1970. She died the end of 1997, leaving 25% of her estate to RVC for scholarships.

ENBRIDGE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP | Emily Cutka

ENBRIDGE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP | Emily Cutka

Contact: Emily Cutka, Manager, Community Engagement Enbridge is committed to supporting and strengthening the communities near our pipelines and facilities, and being a good neighbor means the world to them. They have provided $5,000 each year since 2015 to fund this...

ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

EUGENE AND MARA POCS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Mara Pocs

EUGENE AND MARA POCS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Mara Pocs

Contact: Mara Pocs EUGENE POCS OBITUARY Eugene Pocs, 90, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Atasiene, Latvia on November 20, 1932, son to Francis and Paulina (Garanca) Pocs. He earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Engineering...

EVELYN ABRAHAMSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Jim & Shirley Waddell

EVELYN ABRAHAMSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Jim & Shirley Waddell

Contact: Shirley and Jim Waddell Jim and Shirley began funding scholarships and grants in 1989 with the first scholarship being named for Jim’s parents. The Orville H. and Freda M. Waddell Scholarship at the University of Illinois is given annually to transferring...

FIREFIGHTER BRIAN REHNBERG ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRE SCIENCE | Robert & Barbara Rehnberg

FIREFIGHTER BRIAN REHNBERG ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRE SCIENCE | Robert & Barbara Rehnberg

Contact: Robert and Barbara Rehnberg BRIAN REHNBERG OBITUARY Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee) Rehnberg. Brian was graduate...

FIREFIGHTER BRIAN REHNBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRE SCIENCE | Chief Joel Hallstrom & Martin Quirk

FIREFIGHTER BRIAN REHNBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRE SCIENCE | Chief Joel Hallstrom & Martin Quirk

Contact: Chief Joel Hallstrom and Firefighter Martin Quirk BRIAN REHNBERG OBITUARY Brian Robert Rehnberg, 50, Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was born in Rockford on August 11, 1972, the son of Robert and Barbara (Peaslee)...

FNBO ANNUAL RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Jessica Greenberg

FNBO ANNUAL RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Jessica Greenberg

Contact: Ms. Jessica Greenberg, Senior Advisor As the ‘great big small bank,’ our purpose is to improve the financial wellbeing of our customers and ensure the success of all the communities we call home. We firmly believe that for a community to be strong, every...

FORESIGHT BANK SCHOLARSHIP | Jeffrey Hultman

FORESIGHT BANK SCHOLARSHIP | Jeffrey Hultman

Contact: Jeffrey Hultman, President and Chief Banking Officer Foresight Financial Group, Inc. Mission Statement We are a market driven, people oriented community banking organization dedicated to enhancing shareholder value by providing our customers with diversified...

FORGING FOUNDATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP | James Warren

FORGING FOUNDATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP | James Warren

Contact: Mr. James Warren This scholarship was established by the Forging Foundation and Estwing to award scholarships to students that are interested in the following programs: Electronic Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology...

FOSTER SUCCESS ILLINOIS SCHOLARHSIP | Anna Wandtke

FOSTER SUCCESS ILLINOIS SCHOLARHSIP | Anna Wandtke

Contact: Anna Wandtke This scholarship was established in 2023 by Anna Wandtke. Anna is the Grant Coordinator for the Perkins Grant at Rock Valley College. ANNA’S WORDS: Many of the Perkins Special Populations have scholarships for which they were eligible to apply,...

FRANK W. ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

FRANK W. ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

FRED E. MACHESNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

FRED E. MACHESNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President Early aviator Fred Machesney fulfilled his dream in 1927 when his private airport opened in Winnebago county near Rockford, Illinois. Through the housing boom of the 1950s, the rural riverside area took on a more urban...

GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIP | Ms. Toni Neary

GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIP | Ms. Toni Neary

Contact: Ms. Toni Neary, Director of Education, Gene Haas Foundation GENE HAAS FOUNDATION Providing funds to community colleges and vocational schools for students entering CNC machinist-based certificate and degree programs is of particular interest to the Gene Haas...

GEORGE AND LUCILLE POLLNOW SCHOLARSHIP | Ann Oswald

GEORGE AND LUCILLE POLLNOW SCHOLARSHIP | Ann Oswald

Contact: Ms. Ann L. Oswald

GEORGE C. CHURCH MEMORIAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Debbie Larson

GEORGE C. CHURCH MEMORIAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Debbie Larson

Contact: Debbie Larson Debbie Larson is the daughter of George Church. GEORGE CHURCH OBITUARY: Peacefully and surrounded by family, George Colvin Church, 94, of Rockford, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 4:44pm. Born August 27, 1927, in the back bedroom of his...