2010-2011 Scholarships Schedule
Applications due: May 3, 2010.
Award letters mailed: July, 2010.
Scholarship Opportunities for Rock Valley College Students
The Rock Valley College Foundation offers a wide variety of private donor scholarships to students. Students who submitted a scholarship application by May 3, 2010 were eligible for scholarships for Fall of 2010 and Spring of 2011. If you missed this year's deadline, there is always next year. Scholarship applications will become available in February of 2011.
General Eligibility Requirements
Each scholarship has its own criteria which may include academic ability, area of residence, high school origin, area of study, number of credit hours enrolled in, new or returning student, grade point average, as well as many other criteria.
Scholarships are for use at Rock Valley College only. Any unused monies will revert to the Foundation to be re-awarded to future deserving students.
All scholarships have specific guidelines regarding usage of funds. If a student is already receiving duplicate funding then the scholarship award may be rescinded.
How to Apply
When scholarship applications become available again in February 2011, they will be available at the Financial Aid office in the Student Center on the main campus or online at this web page.
To be considered for a Rock Valley College Foundation Scholarship, your application packet must contain:
- Completed signed and dated application form.
- If under 18, a parent or guardian must also sign your application.
- Typed personal statement.
- One Letter of Recommendation.
- Required transcripts:
New Student: Copy of your high school transcript or GED certification must be attached.
Transfer Student: Copy if each college transcript must be attached.
Continuing RVC students who have earned 12 credits by the end of the Spring 2010 semester DO NOT need to submit transcripts.
Scholarship Questions: We understand that you may have questions about scholarships or about specific items on our application. Please feel free to call (815) 921-4507 for assistance.
List of Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships listed below, there are additional scholarship opportunities available through unendowed scholarships held by the RVC Foundation. The RVC computer matches each scholarship applicant with all of the scholarships for which they meet the eligibility criteria.
Evelyn Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Full or part-time nursing student; have completed 12 credit hours at RVC with a cumulative GPA of 2.5; preference given to single parents. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
E. Clarence Ahlgren Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Demonstrated financial need
AMCORE Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must have completed two full semesters at RVC; preference given to students with areas of concentration in accounting, business, or marketing.
Nancy E. Anderson Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be over 30 years of age; attending RVC for retraining or obtaining new job skills (i.e., displaced homemakers or workers, immigrants, etc.).
Blaine Auker Memorial Scholarship
New Student
Eligibility: Must be Byron High School graduate planning on attending RVC in fall; have minimum GPA of 3.0; concentration in education; financial need.
Herbert J. Boetcher Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be full-time; completed 24 credits; enrolled in a baccalaureate/transfer program; be in good academic standing. Student selection made on scholarship; financial need; and activities. Scholarship awarded in spring.
Caryl Jean Brown Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Communications concentration; must have earned 12 credit hours; preference given to, but not limited to, black American students. Student must earn 2.5 GPA for second semester funding.
Ina M. Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Student must have an earned high school diploma; currently reside in Winnebago County; have a concentration in health care; and have earned and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Thomas A. Bullen Scholarships*
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Pre-engineering concentration; shown a significant increase in GPA over that attained in high school.
New Student
Eligibility: Must be a Harlem High School graduate planning to attend RVC and a concentration in pre-engineering.
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Full-time student in good academic standing; show academic promise.
*all three Bullen Scholarships may not be awarded in a given year.
Carlson Memorial Engineering Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Engineering concentration
Leonard J. Cartier Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Successful completion of a three-credit hour economics class; enrolled in a second economics course. Selection made on academic ability and financial need. Economics professor recommendation required.
Rudy M. Chapko Leadership Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: 24 hours earned; full-time student enrolled in 12 credit hours; overall GPA of 2.5; demonstrated financial need; active involvement in student organizations/activities. Scholarship awarded in spring.
Dean Durst - Rock Valley College Community Chorale Vocal Arts Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full or part-time at RVC and concurrently registered for voice lessons and choral ensembles. Student must earn 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least one vocal performing ensemble for second semester funding.
Eloise K. Eshbaugh Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Full-time student in good academic standing; show academic promise.
Danny Eytalis Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Male student; concentration in engineering or computer science; average academic record.
Betty Fernandez Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: RVC student worker pursuing a degree in any discipline. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Dale Gulbrantson Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Criminal Justice concentration; minimum 2.0 GPA; demonstrated financial need.
Elizabeth "Liz" Harris Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: For students who are descendants of Korean War veterans (documentation required). Student must earn a 2.2 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Bob Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must have completed 32 credit hours with a GPA of 2.7; significant involvement in intercollegiate athletics or wellness activities.
Heidi Hutchison Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be a female student enrolled full-time; earned 24 credits with 2.5 GPA; strong participation in fitness, wellness or sport at RVC. Any major; demonstrated financial need. Student must earn a 2.0 fall GPA for 12 hours for spring portion of award.
Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Rockford Chapter Accounting Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Accounting concentration; three credits in accounting completed; currently enrolled for six credit hours including Level 200 accounting course; cumulative GPA of 2.5. Selection based on declared area of concentration; career objectives; scholarship; and financial need.
Lieutenant Kelli Ingardona Memorial Scholarship
New or continuing student; must be Rockford resident; aged 17-35; enrolled in Fire Science class (unless fire classes not available); have earned a 3.0 GPA; preference given to non-Caucasian female students; must earn 3.0 GPA for spring award.
Harlan J. and Elsie Ingwalson Memorial Scholarship
New Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full-time at RVC; preference given to students with areas of concentration in pre-engineering or a technology field. Student must earn 3.0 GPA for second semester funding.
Fred E. Machesney Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Enrolled in Aviation Technology or related field with intent to transfer to four-year school with Aviation Technology; minimum 3.0 GPA required; demonstrated ability to succeed; community activity required.
Dave Madden Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Interest in photography/ photojournalism as a profession or hobby. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be currently enrolled in six credit hours. Student must earn a 2.0 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Lynn E. Manning and Aaron D. Manning Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Be in good academic standing. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Gregory Scott Maysent Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: At least 25 years of age; preference given to returning students who have dropped out; 12 credit hours earned with a 3.0 GPA; enrollment in a transfer program with intent to earn a baccalaureate degree; financial need.
Kevin R. McIntyre Memorial Fire Science Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Enrolled in a minimum of six semester hours. Preference given to members of local 413 and their families (documentation required); second preference given to area firefighters (documentation required); third preference will be given to general applicants enrolled in fire science program. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award. Final selection based on interest in fire science and financial need.
Kenneth L. Meadows Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Enrolled in Aviation Maintenance Technology program; have 2.75 GPA for 30 credit hours; demonstrated academic skills and leadership experience or potential. Preference given to applicants employed in technical/ industrial fields.
The Navy Club of Rockford, Ship No. 1
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Preference given to Veteran or said child of Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard with second preference given to Army or Air Force. Must have 2.5 GPA, reside in Winnebago County; have general financial need.
Jeanette E. Nelson Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Full-time student; earned 12 credits at RVC with cumulative GPA of 2.0; general financial need.
Dale Oij Scholarship
Continuing Student with minimum of 12 RVC credits earned.
Eligibility: Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and be involved in Student Life activities (including student club membership and student workers). Preference given to a student who has demonstrated leadership.
Sue Olive Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be attending Rock Valley College and be in good academic standing.
Lydia Luhman Pederson Memorial Scholarship
New Student
Eligibility: Must be pursuing an AA or an AS degree and enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours. Student must be a resident of Boone County. Preference given to students from Belvidere who are African American or Hispanic/Spanish. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Harold Peterson Police Science Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Criminal Justice concentration; completed six credits in Criminal Justice with a "C" or better; have cumulative GPA of 2.5; financial need.
George and Lucille Pollnow Scholarship
New Student
Eligibility: North Boone High School student planning on attending RVC; demonstrated academic ability and financial need.
Porod Chemistry Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Chemistry concentration
Victoria Purnell Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in 9 semester hours, minimum per semester. Earn a 2.8 fall GPA for spring portion of award; demonstrated financial need.
Kevin D. Rice, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Criminal Justice/ Police Science concentration. Student must earn a 2.75 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Rockford Business and Professional Woman's Club
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Female pursuing Associate Degree; enrolled for six credit hours; demonstrated potential to succeed.
Rock Valley College Foundation Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Earned 12 credits at RVC with cumulative GPA of 2.75; involvement in campus activities. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
B.W. "Sandy" Sandberg Memorial Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Enrolled in Aviation Technology or related fields; 3.0 GPA; based on academics and need.
George E. Seidler Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: For students who display academic ability; financial need. Preference given to students involved in any capacity in the newspaper business, high school newspapers included.
Starlight Theatre Scholarship
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: For students who are taking a theater class. Preference given to students of diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Upstate Illinois Public Relations Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Second year student pursuing journalism, public relations, or communications concentration with intent to transfer to a four-year school.
Ann M. Waddell Memorial Scholarship for Nurses
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Enrolled full-time in RVC Nursing program; earned 12 hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
James S. and Shirley E. Waddell/SwedishAmerican Health System Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Current RVC Nursing student; must be able to serve student internship at SwedishAmerican Health System. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Edward and Kathryn Way Fund
New or Continuing Student
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a major in liberal arts and sciences. Student must earn a 2.5 fall GPA for spring portion of award.
Albert S. Wrate Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Beginning second year of the RVC automotive program full-time. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher for spring portion of award.
Donald H. Wrork, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Continuing Student
Eligibility: Full-time student; 12 credits earned at RVC; overall 2.0 GPA.
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