Scholarship recipients recognized

More than 350 people attended the IVCC Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Recognition Ceremony in the IVCC gymnasium.  The total attendance included 264 scholarship recipients who were recognized as friends and family watched and applauded.

The 28th annual ceremony assembled students who received scholarships totaling $370,000 and donors who made the awards possible.

Executive Director of the Foundation Tracy Beattie and College President Dr. Tracy Morris welcomed and introduced students and donors while Scholarship Coordinator Donna Swiskoski and Foundation directors presented certificates.

“Our donors continue to champion for our students,” Beattie said. “They are changing lives by easing the financial burden our students face, and tonight they made each one of them feel very special. It’s about making a difference.”

The application period for scholarships covering the 2025-26 school year will be Thursday, Feb. 6, through Thursday, March 6, 2025.  Recipients will be notified in May 2025.

To create an IVCC Foundation scholarship, contact Tracy Beattie at (815) 224-0550 or email tracy_beattie@ivcc.edu.