Scholarships open to students
in all programs of study

Ola Louise Blouke Memorial
Sponsor: Mrs. Dorothy Blouke, daughter of Ola Louise
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Walter Durley and Hazel Marie Boyle
Sponsor: W. Durley & Hazel Marie Boyle
Applicant Requirements: [1] Graduating senior from Putnam County High School
Contact: PCHS Counselor Steve Johnson at 815-339-6514.

Jackie Margis
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Cingular Wireless
Applicant Requirements: [1] Single female with dependent children; [2] district resident.

IVCC - GED
Sponsor: IVCC Foundation
Applicant Requirements: IVCC student scoring 3,000 or higher on the exam.
Contact: IVCC Adult Learning Center at 815-224-0345.

Illinois Valley Junior Women's Club
Sponsor: Illinois Valley Junior Women's Club
Applicant Requirements: [1] Female district resident; [2] graduate of a district high school or GED recipient.
NOTE: Preference will be given to a nontraditional student involved in community service.

Illinois Valley Women's Club
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Illinois Valley Women's Club
Applicant Requirements: [1] Single female with dependent children; [2] sophomore status at IVCC; [2] minimum 2.5 GPA.

Dr. Jean and Steve Goodnow
Sponsor: Steve & Jean Goodnow
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident.

Dr. Henry Jacobs Memorial
Sponsor: Mrs. Vesta Jacobs, wife of Henry
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Earl Trobaugh / Dominic Mattiazza Memorial
LaSalle-Peru Kiwanis Club
Sponsor: L-P Kiwanis Club
Applicant Requirements: [1] Incoming freshman student (recent high school graduate or home-schooled); [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Lester A. Klinefelter Memorial
Sponsor: Estate of Lester A. Klinefelter
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] student must have completed 6 credit hours of 0800 or 0900 math, reading or English courses while attending IVCC and earned a grade of C or better or passing; [3] minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Part-time student eligible.

LaSalle Rotary
Sponsor: The LaSalle Rotary Club
Applicant Requirements: [1] LaSalle resident; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Joe Marchiori
Sponsor: Mr. Joe Marchiori with his family
Applicant Requirements: [1] Graduating high school senior living in Hennepin Township; [2] minimum 2.5 GPA; [3] submit a recommendation letter from person familiar with your academic achievements, extracurricular activities and/or community service.

Marseilles Bank
Sponsor: Marseilles Bank
Applicant Requirements: [1] Marseilles resident; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Marseilles Masonic Lodge #417
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Marseilles Masonic Lodge #417
Applicant Requirements: [1] Resident of LaSalle County; [2] applicant must be descendent of, or sponsored by, a member of the Marseilles Mason Lodge #417.

Samuel B. McCartney Memorial
Sponsor: Mrs. Bea McCartney, wife of Samuel
Applicant Requirements: [1] Graduating senior from L-P High School; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

American Legion Post #426: Romulus Meehan Memorial
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: American Legion Post #426
Applicant Requirements: [1] Student must be an American Legion member, child, or grandchild of an active American Legion member with preference given to those associated with Post #426.

A.C. Muhlstadt Memorial
Sponsor: Mrs. Joyce Lechner-Muhlstadt, wife of A.C.
Applicant Requirements: [1] Graduating senior from Woodland or Streator High School; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Harry Pappas/McDonald’s Restaurants
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Mr. Harry Pappas
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 2.0 GPA; [3] current or former employee of the McDonald's restaurant chain in Princeton, Spring Valley, Mendota, Peru, Streator, Oglesby or Morris.

Peru Rotary: Ken Howe Memorial
Sponsor: The Peru Rotary Club
Applicant Requirements: [1] Peru resident; [2] minimum 2.75 GPA.

Lorena and Thomas Robinson
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. W. Thomas Robinson
Applicant Requirements: [1] Minimum 2.0 GPA.

Henry and Hazel Roda Memorial
Sponsor: Sandra Donahue & Judith Jobe, daughters of Henry & Hazel
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 2.0 GPA.

Anthony A. Ruda Veteran's
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Tony Ruda, son of Anthony
Applicant Requirements: [1] Veteran of the armed services; [2] minimum 2.75 GPA.

Nora and Mennow Smith
Sponsor: Nora & Mennow Smith
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 3.0 GPA.

Sunrise Rotary Club of Ottawa
Sponsor: The Sunrise Rotary Club of Ottawa
Applicant Requirements: [1] Resident of Ottawa; [2] minimum 2.75 GPA.

Helen Taylor Memorial
Sponsor: Estate of Helen Taylor
Applicant Requirements: Incoming high school valedictorian or salutatorian and/or student ranking in the top 2% of their graduating class.
Contact: High School Guidance Counselor

William and Dian Taylor
Sponsor: William & Dian Taylor
Applicant Requirements: [1] Incoming freshman (i.e., recent in-district high school or home-school graduate); [2] planning to transfer to a four-year college; [3] submit ACT or SAT score, if taken; [4] submit a recommendation letter from high school instructor, counselor, administrator or community member. The letter should address student's character and potential.
Note: Student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA at IVCC to continue receiving the award, including sophomore year.

Today's Dream, Tomorrow's Triumph
Sponsor: Mr. Patrick Brester and Mr. Rick Sarles
Applicant Requirements: [1] First-year student; [2] planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.

Tri-City Recreational
Sponsor: Tri-City Recreational Association
Applicant Requirements: [1] Resident of LaSalle or Peru; [2] minimum 2.0 GPA.

Frank L. Vela Memorial
(see addendum for details regarding separate essay)
Sponsor: Family & friends of Frank
Applicant Requirements: [1] Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Malcolm and Doris Ann Whipple
(addendum completion required with application)
Sponsor: Mr. Malcolm Whipple
Applicant Requirements: [1] Single parent with dependent children; [2] district resident.
Part-time students eligible.

Harry L. Wilmot Memorial
Sponsor: Family & friends of Harry
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident; [2] minimum 2.0 GPA.

Edward and JoAnne DeZwarte
Sponsor: Estate of Edward & JoAnne
Applicant Requirements: [1] District resident.

IVCC Honors Program
Sponsor: IVCC Foundation
Five, $500 awards available for students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Contact: IVCC Instructor Ryen Nagle at 815-224-0331 for details.