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
Kerrigan Turek
''Receiving the Rockford Promise scholarship is a huge honor. I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to grow academically and socially in the community that built who I am today. Thank you to the Rockford Promise organization for believing in me and my ability to make a change in our wonderful community.''
Aaron Saphanethong
''Before earning this scholarship my plan was to move to California where I would attend college and enjoy the nice weather. However, after I received the scholarship I have decided to stay local and attend Rock Valley College so that I can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. This scholarship means that my family and I will not have to worry about the burden of paying tuition, a weight lifted off both our shoulders. I will use my education to not only thrive in my future career, but to also show how hard word and dedication truly pays off.''
O’Veyonce Jack
''Receiving the full tuition Rockford Promise Scholarship is a blessing that gave me that extra push that I needed to keep going while helping me realize how proud I am to be a part of the 815 community. I have always dreamed of pursuing a career in the medical field helping infants and/or adolescents, which is why I hope to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I will be the first in my immediate family to start and finish a degree in the medical field, and I hope to make them and myself proud. My eventual goal is to own a child outreach program for less fortunate children so I can give them the hope and opportunity that
Rockford Promise has given to me! Thank you!''
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