CHANGING LIVES. TRANSFORMING OUR REGION.

May. 3, 2026

Promising Futures

Join Rockford Promise for Promising Futures, a signature community celebration honoring both the newest cohort of Scholars as they begin their college journeys and the Scholars who are graduating and preparing to take their next steps into careers and continued opportunities.

Together, we will recognize incoming Scholars as they receive their life-changing scholarships to attend nearby colleges and universities, and proudly celebrate college graduates from Rockford University, Northern Illinois University, and Rock Valley College as they complete their degrees and move on to bright, promising futures.

This event is free and open to the public.

Doors open at 2:30 PM, with first-come, first-served seating.

Together, We Power the Promise

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Our incoming Rockford Promise Scholars nominated educators and staff from each high school who inspired, encouraged, and supported their dreams of attending college.

Join us in recognizing one of our Shaping Futures Recipients, Jason Judd!
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Today’s the day!

Join us at Promising Futures, where a community’s promise is made real.

We are so excited to welcome you, along with our new, incoming class and graduates! 🧡
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