Rockford Promise scholarships offer local students a path to higher education

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Students can now apply for the Rockford Promise Scholarships, which cover college tuition at Rock Valley College, Rockford University, NIU, or Saint Anthony College of Nursing.

To be eligible, applicants must have attended a Rockford Public Schools high school for four years and graduate in the spring of 2026. Applications for the scholarships close in February.

The Rockford Promise Scholarships offer select opportunities for private school students, although details about these opportunities remain unclear.

The Rockford Promise Scholarships provide a significant opportunity for local students to pursue higher education without the burden of tuition costs, supporting their academic and career aspirations.

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