21st Century Scholars Society
The 21st Century Scholars Society scholarship was established in 2007 to invest in
IVCC's most promising second-year students who will graduate or transfer to an institution
of higher education.
Since its founding, the Society has awarded over $268,000 to 221 students.
The Society's mission is to reward currently enrolled IVCC students who demonstrate
academic excellence and college and community service.
Students interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year, the application will
be available Monday, March 16, 2026 with the deadline Thursday, April 16, 2026. For
more information about applying contact Donna Swiskoski, Scholarship Specialist, by
email donna_swiskoski@ivcc.edu or call (815) 224-0551.
The 21st Century Scholars Society currently has 50 members who each contribute $500
annually to this scholarship fund.
These individuals support our most promising students:
*Charter Members
Aziz & Wendy Asphahani - 2014
*Harold & Nancy Barnes - 2007
Michael & Tracy Beattie - 2024
*Joshua & Dr. Cecile Becker - 2007
Lou & Fran Borio - 2014
*Mary Brolley in honor of Ray & Therese Brolley - 2007
Vince & Donna Brolley - 2008
Sue Caley Opsal & Steve Opsal - 2025
The Cantlin Law Firm represented by Jack & Kathy Cantlin - 2010
Dr. Jerry & Katherine Corcoran - 2008
*Gary & Debbie Dahl - 2007
*Keith & Jane Goetz - 2007
Ron & Kim Groleau - 2019
Mark & Liz Grzybowski - 2018
Dr. Heather Hammitt - 2025
Kathy Hart, Kris Smith & Family - 2024
Vicki Henson in memory of T. Donald Henson - 2023
Hometown National Bank represented by Dave & Deanne Conterio - 2009
*Larry & Christine Huffman - 2007
William and Donna Hunt for the Mendota VFW Post #4079 - 2023
Larry & Gayla Johnson - 2019
Peg Kramer - 2023
Diane Kreiser - 2023
Aseret & David Loveland - 2019
Jim & Marilyn Loveland - 2010
Steve & Mary Malinsky - 2017
*Dr. Robert & Vicki Marshall - 2007
Colleen & Dave McClure - 2018
Jay & Kim McCracken - 2023
John G. & Rosemary T. McDonnell - 2023
Dr. Shaun & Katie McMillin - 2024
Jon & Susan Monroe - 2023
Mike & Tracy Morris family - 2023
Dr. Holly Novak - 2014
Dr. Kim Novak & Verlyn Rinker - 2024
Nelson & Karen Nussbaum - 2010
Melissa & Doug Olivero - 2012
Julie Ramza & Patricia Fester - 2008
Delores Robinson & Patrick Stevens - 2009
Kirk & Kathy Ross - 2024
*Dr. Sue Schmitt - 2007
Steven & Tracy Schwemlein family - 2024
*John C. & Doris T. Smith - 2007
Jim Stevenson & Janet Biolchini - 2008
*O.J. & Susie Stoutner - 2007
*The William and Dian Taylor Foundation represented by William & Dian Taylor-2007
*Dennis & Linda Thompson - 2007
Ronnie Uebel in memory of William Uebel - 2023
*Malcolm M. Whipple Family - 2007
Patricia & Marie Williamson-Ortiz - 2024
To join the Society or for information, contact Tracy Beattie, Executive Director of the Foundation, at tracy_beattie@ivcc.edu or (815) 224-0550.