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 52 members who each contribute $500
annually to this scholarship fund.
These individuals support our most promising students:
*Charter Members
Aziz and Wendy Asphahani - 2014
*Harold and Nancy Barnes - 2007
Michael and Tracy Beattie - 2024
*Joshua and Dr. Cecile Becker - 2007
Lou and Fran Borio - 2014
*Mary Brolley in honor of Ray & Therese Brolley - 2007
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
*Keith and Jane Goetz - 2007
Ron and Kim Groleau - 2019
Mark and Liz Grzybowski - 2018
Dr. Heather Hammitt - 2025
Kathy Hart, Kris Smith and Family - 2024
Vicki Henson in memory of T. Donald Henson - 2023
Hometown National Bank represented by Dave and Deanne Conterio - 2009
*Larry and Christine Huffman - 2007
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
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
Steven and Tracy Schwemlein family - 2024
*John C. and Doris T. Smith - 2007
Jim Stevenson and Janet Biolchini - 2008
*O.J. and Susie Stoutner - 2007
*The William and Dian Taylor Foundation represented by William & Dian Taylor-2007
*Dennis and Linda Thompson - 2007
Ronnie Uebel in memory of William Uebel - 2023
*Malcolm M. Whipple Family - 2007
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.