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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…