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 30, 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 52 members who each contribute $500
annually to this scholarship fund.
These individuals support our most promising students:
- Aziz and Wendy Asphahani - 2014
- Harold and Nancy Barnes - 2007
- Michael and Tracy Beattie - 2024
- Joshua and Dr. Cecile Becker - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Lou and Fran Borio - 2014
- Mary Brolley in honor of Ray & Therese Brolley - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Vince and Donna Brolley - 2008
- Sue Caley Opsal and Steve Opsal - 2025
- The Cantlin Law Firm represented by Jack and Kathy Cantlin - 2010
- Dr. Jerry and Katherine Corcoran - 2008
- Gary and Debbie Dahl - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Keith and Jane Goetz - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Ron and Kim Groleau - 2019
- Mark and Liz Grzybowski - 2018
- Dr. Heather Hammitt - 2025
- Kathy Hart, Kris Smith and Family - 2024
- Tom Henson - 2026
- Vicki Henson in memory of T. Donald Henson - 2023
- Hometown National Bank represented by Dave and Deanne Conterio - 2009
- Larry and Christine Huffman - 2007 (Charter Members)
- William and Donna Hunt for the Mendota VFW Post #4079 - 2023
- Larry and Gayla Johnson - 2019
- Peg Kramer - 2023
- Diane Kreiser - 2023
- Aseret and David Loveland - 2019
- Jim and Marilyn Loveland - 2010
- Steve and Mary Malinsky - 2017
- Dr. Robert and Vicki Marshall - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Colleen and Dave McClure - 2018
- Jay and Kim McCracken - 2023
- John G. and Rosemary T. McDonnell - 2023
- Dr. Shaun and Katie McMillin - 2024
- Jon and Susan Monroe - 2023
- Mike and Tracy Morris family - 2023
- Ralph and Marlene Moshage - 2026
- Dr. Holly Novak - 2014
- Dr. Kim Novak and Verlyn Rinker - 2024
- Nelson and Karen Nussbaum - 2010
- Melissa and Doug Olivero - 2012
- Julie Ramza and Patricia Fester - 2008
- Dr. Maureen and Michael Rebholz - 2025
- Delores Robinson and Patrick Stevens - 2009
- Kirk and Kathy Ross - 2024
- Dr. Sue Schmitt - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Adriane and Scott Shore - 2026
- John C. and Doris T. Smith - 2007 (Charter Members)
- O.J. and Susie Stoutner - 2007 (Charter Members)
- The William and Dian Taylor Foundation represented by William & Dian Taylor-2007 (Charter Members)
- Dennis and Linda Thompson - 2007
- Ronnie Uebel in memory of William Uebel - 2023
- Malcolm M. Whipple Family - 2007 (Charter Members)
- Patricia and 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.