ROCKFORD PROMISE

What if we could promise every graduate of Rockford Public School District 205 the encouragement, mentorship and financial support necessary to earn a college degree?

Every student would have a path to post-secondary education.

Potential residents would enthusiastically choose our community because of the opportunities for their kids.

Businesses would want to locate here because of the availability of a talented workforce.

That’s the vision of Rockford Promise, a non-profit 501(c)(3) location-based scholarship program modeled after promise programs around the nation.

$ 1,850,000

NEEDED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOLAR SUPPORT

800

ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORTERS

$ 131.81

LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED

300

ACTIVE PROMISE SCHOLARS

FEATURED SCHOLARS

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2 weeks ago
Rockford Promise

Sign up today to mentor students like Ruth in the 2024-25 school year!!

rockfordpromise.org/become-a-mentor/
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Sign up today to mentor students like Ruth in the 2024-25 school year!!

https://rockfordpromise.org/become-a-mentor/
2 weeks ago
Rockford Promise

Kudos to YWCA Northwestern Illinois for the outstanding work they do to eliminate racism and empower women in our community, and for the inspiring event they put on today. We were especially thrilled to see former board member and long-time friend of Rockford Promise, Dr. Karen Walker, receive the Racial Justice Award for her phenomenal work at Rockford University with the Regents First program. Congratulations to Dr. Walker, and to all of the nominees and award winners! Well done. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less

Kudos to YWCA Northwestern Illinois for the outstanding work they do to eliminate racism and empower women in our community, and for the inspiring event they put on today.  We were especially thrilled to see former board member and long-time  friend of Rockford Promise, Dr. Karen Walker, receive the Racial Justice Award for her phenomenal work at Rockford University with the Regents First program.  Congratulations to Dr. Walker, and to all of the nominees and award winners! Well done. 👏Image attachmentImage attachment
2 weeks ago
Rockford Promise

Staff attended the Illinois Education and Career Success Network conference last week to learn more about statewide efforts towards postsecondary success. ... See MoreSee Less

Staff attended the Illinois Education and Career Success Network conference last week to learn more about statewide efforts towards postsecondary success.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
2 weeks ago
Rockford Promise

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY! rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship/ ... See MoreSee Less

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY! https://rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship/

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Good luck to all those who apply

3 weeks ago
Rockford Promise

RPS 205 Seniors! March 1st is the deadline to submit your Rockford Promise Scholorship application! We are aware of all of the FAFSA application problems, so if that is holding you back please talk to your RPS 205 counselor. ... See MoreSee Less

RPS 205 Seniors! March 1st is the deadline to submit your Rockford Promise Scholorship application! We are aware of all of the FAFSA application problems, so if that is holding you back please talk to your RPS 205 counselor.
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