On May 4th, Rockford Promise held its third annual Promising Futures celebration. The event honored our newest cohort of Scholars, celebrated the accomplishments of our graduates, and recognized individuals and organizations that have made a meaningful impact on Rockford Promise and the broader Rockford community. One of the evening’s special recognitions was the Alumnus of…
ROCKFORD, IL – The application period for the 2025 Rockford Promise Scholarship officially closed on March 1st and applicants will be notified of awards by the end of March. As we carefully review and verify all submissions, some exciting trends have already emerged. Stay tuned for more updates as we progress through this evaluation period.…
Our annual golf outing is back again! FORE the Promise is here, and we’re gearing up for another fantastic outing. Get ready to hit the greens, support Rockford Promise, and enjoy a great day of golf for a great cause. Individual registration and sponsorships are available on the event page. For questions please contact contact.us@rockfordpromise.org Date: June…
From College Decision to College Graduation – Join Us for Promising Futures! Rockford Promise invites you to the third annual Promising Futures, a community celebration honoring local students as they take the next step in their journey! Cheer on RPS 205 students as they sign their scholarships to local colleges and universities. Celebrate Rockford Promise graduates from Rockford University, Northern…
ROCKFORD, IL – Here’s some great news for current and future Rock Valley College (RVC) students: The Rockford Promise Program at Northern Illinois University will open next fall to qualifying RVC transfers. To qualify, students must be Rockford Promise Scholars at RVC who earn their associate’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5…
Rockford Promise Mentorship Program Rockford Promise celebrated its mentorship program with an appreciation event at Katie’s Cup. For our Scholars—many of whom are first-generation college students—a community mentor is an invaluable resource. Mentors are matched with small groups of 5-10 Scholars, where they form meaningful relationships that can often extend beyond graduation. These connections help…
Rockford Promise is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of its scholarship program in collaboration with Rockford University and the City of Rockford. This new partnership will provide eligible students with a fully-funded tuition opportunity to attend Rockford University, enhancing access to higher education for local high school graduates. This initiative is designed to support…
Rockford Promise and OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing recently announced a new partnership that will expand educational opportunities for Rockford Promise Scholars. The agreement, which will be available to Rockford Promise Scholars in 2025, adds OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing to the college options, joining Rockford University, Rock Valley College, and Northern Illinois…
By Kyle Heinze, RESA Middle School, 7th Grade Principal As a ten-year veteran of the Rockford Public School District, I can confidently say that no organization breathes more genuine hope into our buildings than Rockford Promise. The opportunity for students in Rockford to earn tuition-free scholarships in return for maintaining a 3.0 grade point average…
Join us for Rockford Promise’s “Raise the Roof” gala fundraiser on September 14th, where we’ll be constructing brighter futures and hammering out the barriers to success! This event will feature a fantastic lineup of activities, including games, food trucks, craft brews, and more. As we lay the foundation for success, you’ll witness how our scholarship…
