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Welcome! We’d like to thank our donors for their contribution and support that helps us continue our mission.

PROJECT FIRST RATE SCHOLARSHIP | Paul Nolley

PROJECT FIRST RATE SCHOLARSHIP | Paul Nolley

Contact: Paul Nolley, Executive Director Project First Rate Mission & Values Statement Project First Rate (PFR) is a partnership between union contractors and tradespeople to promote and advance the values and principles that strengthen our community, members, and...

RECV ROTARY CLUB VERNE JACOBSON SCHOLARSHIP | John Schuster

RECV ROTARY CLUB VERNE JACOBSON SCHOLARSHIP | John Schuster

Contact: Mr. John Schuster, President Rockford East/Cherry Valley Rotary Club

RHONDA L. POTTINGER SCHOLARSHIP | R.C. Pottinger

RHONDA L. POTTINGER SCHOLARSHIP | R.C. Pottinger

Contact: R.C. Pottinger This scholarship was established to honor Rhonda Pottinger. Her family and friends want to perpetuate the giving spirit that exemplified Rhonda’s life. Rhonda graduated from Marengo High School and then began college to become a dental...

RICHARD K. ROLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR HEALTH SCIENCES | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

RICHARD K. ROLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR HEALTH SCIENCES | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

RICHARD K. ROLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TECHNOLOGY | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

RICHARD K. ROLF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TECHNOLOGY | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

RINGLAND-JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Brent Johnson

RINGLAND-JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Brent Johnson

Contact: Mr. Brent Johnson, Chairman & CEO Ringland-Johnson Construction is one of the top industrial and commercial construction firms in the Midwest with a history that dates back over 75 years. The company was founded in 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and later moved to...

RINGLAND-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP | Brent Johnson

RINGLAND-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP | Brent Johnson

Contact: Mr. Brent Johnson, Chairman & CEO Ringland-Johnson Construction is one of the top industrial and commercial construction firms in the Midwest with a history that dates back over 75 years. The company was founded in 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa and later moved to...

ROBERT AND NORMA TROJAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES | Bob Trojan

ROBERT AND NORMA TROJAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES | Bob Trojan

Contact: Mr. Bob Trojan Robert (Bob) Trojan was elected to the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees in April 2015. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School, served in the U.S. Marines and completed his BS in Mechanical Engineering from U of Illinois, and an...

ROBERT AND NORMA TROJAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Bob Trojan

ROBERT AND NORMA TROJAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Bob Trojan

Contact: Bob Trojan Robert (Bob) Trojan was elected to the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees in April 2015. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School, served in the U.S. Marines and completed his BS in Mechanical Engineering from U of Illinois, and an MBA...

ROCKFORD BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

ROCKFORD BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

ROCKFORD MASONIC YOUTH ANNUAL ADN SCHOLARSHIP | James Wanner

ROCKFORD MASONIC YOUTH ANNUAL ADN SCHOLARSHIP | James Wanner

Contact: James Wanner Rockford Masonic Lodge 102 AF & AM The Rockford Masonic Lodge has been an active community organization In Rockford, IL. and surrounding areas that support many local charities. The Rockford Masonic Youth ADN Annual Scholarship was established...

ROCKFORD MASONIC YOUTH ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | James Wanner

ROCKFORD MASONIC YOUTH ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | James Wanner

Contact: James Wanner Rockford Masonic Lodge 102 AF & AM The Rockford Masonic Lodge has been an active community organization In Rockford, IL. and surrounding areas that support many local charities. Rockford Masonic Youth Annual STEM Scholarship was established...

ROCKFORD MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Rev. Maurice West

ROCKFORD MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Rev. Maurice West

Contact: Reverend Maurice West

RRM ANNUAL MANUFACTURING MAKES CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Nicholas Goellner

RRM ANNUAL MANUFACTURING MAKES CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Nicholas Goellner

Contact: Mr. Nicholas Goellner Learn more about the Rockford Rescue Mission at www.rockfordrescuemission.org

RUDY M. CHAPKO LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Jazmine Nathan

RUDY M. CHAPKO LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP | Jazmine Nathan

Contact: Ms. Jazmine Nathan, President, RVC Student Government Association

RVC FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Danielle Hardesty

RVC FACULTY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Danielle Hardesty

Contact: Ms. Danielle Hardesty, President

RVC FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

RVC FOUNDATION ANNUAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

RVC FOUNDATION ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

RVC FOUNDATION ANNUAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

RVC FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

RVC FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP | RVC Foundation Board of Directors

Contact: Mr. Robert Stenstrom, President

RVC FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SCHOLARSHIP | Sarah Smith

RVC FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SCHOLARSHIP | Sarah Smith

Contact: Officer Sarah Smith

RVC PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Meilyn Morales

RVC PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Meilyn Morales

Contact: Meilyn Morales

RVC STRONG ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Howard Spearman

RVC STRONG ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Howard Spearman

Contact: Dr. Howard Spearman, President The RVC Strong Advanced Technology Scholarship is part of the RVC Strong Campaign, a campaign to raise $1 million dollars to fund scholarships for student success. Donors who just wanted to support students in advanced...

RVC STRONG HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Howard Spearman

RVC STRONG HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP | Dr. Howard Spearman

Contact: Dr. Howard Spearman, President, Rock Valley College The RVC Strong Health Careers Scholarship is part of the RVC Strong Campaign, a campaign to raise $1 million dollars to fund scholarships for student success. Donors who just wanted to support students in...

RVC SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION | Nick Korneski

RVC SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION | Nick Korneski

Contact: Nick Korneski RVC Support Staff Association is an employee group for those who are designated as hourly workers. The group includes the maintenance staff, administrative assistants, grounds keepers, coordinators, and others. In 2012, the president of the SSA...

SAVANT WISE COUNSEL SCHOLARSHIP | Brent Brodeski

SAVANT WISE COUNSEL SCHOLARSHIP | Brent Brodeski

Contact: Brent Brodeski, Founder & CEO For nearly 40 years, Savant Wealth Management has served as a trusted advisor to established individuals, families, and businesses seeking clarity and confidence in their financial lives. Our name, rooted in the Latin word...

STANLEY MEYERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY | Scott Meyers & Steve Meyers

STANLEY MEYERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY | Scott Meyers & Steve Meyers

Contact: Scott Meyers and Steve Meyers OBITUARY STANLEY L. ‘STAN’ MEYERS, 89 WINNEBAGO – Stanley L. “Stan” Meyers, 89, of Winnebago, died Friday, December 18, 2015, in Rockford Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. Born August 13, 1926, in Rockford, the son...

STARLIGHT THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP | Edward Ortciger

STARLIGHT THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP | Edward Ortciger

Contact: Mr. Edward Ortciger Born December 31, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois, Marjorie Brookman Marlowe was the daughter of Byron C. “Barney” and Jane Dolbear (Smith) Marlowe. She married Thomas William Ortciger in November of 1964 and had one son, Edward. Marjorie was...

STAY RAD SCHOLARSHIP | Jarrod Hennis

STAY RAD SCHOLARSHIP | Jarrod Hennis

Contact: Jarrod Hennis Rockford Art Deli established this scholarship in 2019. ABOUT ROCKFORD ART DELI Aside from touting the most adorable shop dog thine eyes have ever seen, Rockford Art Deli is and will always be a print shop. However, as with any business, human,...

STENSTROM FOUNDATION BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP | Robert Stenstrom

STENSTROM FOUNDATION BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP | Robert Stenstrom

Contact: Robert Stenstrom The Stenstrom Foundation was established in 1984. The Stenstrom Family has a heart for the Boys & Girls Club and wants to assist in helping further their education so they established this scholarship in 2022.

STENSTROM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Robert Stenstrom

STENSTROM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING | Robert Stenstrom

Contact: Robert and Jan Stenstrom The Stenstrom Foundation was established in 1984. This scholarship was created because Mr. Stenstrom sees the needs for engineering people in the work force.