Rockford Promise. It’s a local scholarship program. It’s been going on for a while now. It’s growing. Too slowly. Way too slowly. I’ve been promoting it in columns since 2012. But it still hasn’t gained widespread traction here. This year, 10 full-ride scholarships were awarded April 27 to low income students from Midtown on the…
Rockford Promise is a scholarship program modeled after one in Michigan that pays for education after high school. The program covers nearly all students and has shown measurable success, including: higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and lower teen crime. Supporters believe focusing on education is key to making a difference in our community. Erica Bibalou…
The math-savvy daughter of refugees from war-torn Congo. An aspiring businesswoman raised by her grandparents. The oldest child of Mexican immigrants who wants to become a nurse. A young woman determined to find new discoveries in cancer research. The recipients of this year’s Rockford Promise scholarships represent the dreams of young people across the Rock…
