Past adult scholarship recipients

Twenty-six Macon County residents are receiving nearly $60,000 in educational scholarships through a competitive program coordinated by The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. This semester’s individual awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Since inception in 2020, the adult scholarship program is possible thanks to generous individuals, families, and organizations, granting up to $100,000 annually.

New Adult Scholarship Recipients Fall 2024

• Brooke Bates, University of Tennessee–Knoxville
• Lillian Briscoe, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Nikki Eagler, American College of Education
• Jami Fawley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Heather Fields, Grand Canyon University
• Tara Hubbard, Grand Canyon University
• Alexa Jones, Eastern Illinois University
• Garrett McMillion, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Abigail Norman, American College of Education
• Denisha Patrick, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
• Joshua Platzbecker, Illinois College
• Allison Shuppara, Undecided
• Emily West, Millikin University

Renewing Adult Scholarship Recipients Fall 2024

• Kelsey Armstrong, Southern New Hampshire University
• Nathan Cardinal, Wilmington University
• Denise Flexser, Grand Canyon University
• Natasha Hamilton, Millikin University
• Diane Johnson, Millikin University
• Evan Klaves, IBEW 146 Apprenticeship
• Serena Klaves, University of Illinois-Springfield
• John Meek, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Raphaella Prange, Maryville University
• Kati Smith, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Andrew Taylor, Millikin University
• Tamika Thomas, Indiana Wesleyan University
• LaMarcus Williams, Midstate Electrical Training Center

New Adult Scholarship Recipients Spring 2024

• Christian Badorek, Millikin University
• Evan Klaves, IBEW 146 Apprenticeship
• Serena Klaves, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Jennifer Love, Lincoln Christian College
• Raphaella Prange, Maryville University
• Andrew Taylor, Millikin University

Renewing Adult Scholarship Recipients Spring 2024

• Kelsey Armstrong, Southern New Hampshire University
• Nathan Cardinal, Wilmington University
• Chambrielle Evans, Millikin University
• Denise Flexser, Grand Canyon University
• Sheiliane Gragg, Millikin University
• Natasha Hamilton, Millikin University
• Sheila Jackman, Millikin University
• Diane Johnson, Millikin University
• John Meek, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Kristin Murray, Arizona State University
• Kati Smith, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Shawndra Sorrell, Richland Community College
• Tamika Thomas, Indiana Wesleyan University
• LaMarcus Williams, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Rebekah Zuniga, Western Governors University

Adult Scholarship Recipients Fall 2023

• Salat Al-Nurridin, Millikin University
• Nathan Cardinal, Wilmington University
• Kevin Collins, Maryville University
• Denise Flexser, Grand Canyon University
• Sara Gharst, American College of Healthcare Science
• Sheila Jackman, Millikin University
• Jacob Powell, AFSCME Local 612 Scholarship
  
• Sheela Sunderland, Millikin University
• Tamika Thomas, Indiana Wesleyan University
• Evelyn Torres, Richland Community College
• Rebekah Zuniga, Western Governors University

Renewing Adult Scholarship Recipients Fall 2023

• Kelsey Armstrong, Southern New Hampshire University
• Keagan Cunningham, Richland Community College
• Chambrielle Evans, Millikin University
• Sheiliane Gragg, Millikin University
• Natasha Hamilton, Millikin University
• Jamie Hauersperger, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Diane Johnson, Millikin University
• Katurah Llloyd, Millikin University
• John Meek, Midwest Electrical Training Center
• Kristin Murray, Arizona State University
• Kati Smith, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Jeanette Vought, Richland Community College
• Jenna Ward, Millikin University
• Michelle Wright, University of Illinois-Chicago
• LaMarcus Williams, Midwest Electrical Training Center

New Adult Scholarship Recipients Spring 2023

• Kelsey Armstrong, Southern New Hampshire
• Chambrielle Evans, Millikin University
• Sheiliane Gragg, Millikin University
• Natasha Hamilton, Millikin University
• Jamie Hauersperger, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Diane Johnson, Millikin University
• Chelsi Jones, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Katurah Lloyd, Millikin University
• John Meek, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Catina Moore, Millikin University
• Kristin Murray, Arizona State University
• Kati Smith, University of Illinois-Springfield
• Michelle Wright, University of Illinois-Chicago

Renewing Adult Scholarship Recipients Spring 2023

• Sarah Bradley, Millikin University
• Keela Cook, Richland Community College
• Keagan Cunningham, Richland Community College
• Tyrrina Dandridge, Richland Community College
• Amanda Drain, Millikin University
• Heidi Lourash, Richland Community College
• Ashley Nail, Richland Community College
• Shawndra Sorrell, Richland Community College
• Jeanette Vought, Richland Community College
• Jenna Ward, Millikin University
• LaMarcus Williams, Midwest Electrical Training Center

Fall Semester 2022

• Sarah Bradley, Millikin University
• Keela Cook, Richland Community College
• Keagan Cunningham, Richland Community College
• Tyrrina Dandridge, Richland Community College
• Amanda Drain, Millikin University
• Heidi Lourash, Richland Community College
• Ashley Nail, Richland Community College
• Shantel Rogers, Millikin University
• Kelsey Rigsby, Millikin University
• Shawndra Sorrell, Richland Community College
• Dana Thomas, Richland Community College
• Jeanette Vought, Richland Community College
• Jenna Ward, Millikin University
• LaMarcus Williams, Midstate Electrical Training Center
• Kelsie Wujek, Millikin University

Spring Semester 2022

• Sarah Bradley, Millikin University, nursing
• Keela Cook, Richland Community College, nursing
• Keagan Cunningham, Richland Community College, art
• Tyrrina Dandridge, Richland Community College, early childhood education
• Amanda Drain, Millikin University, nursing
• Heidi Lourash, Richland Community College, early childhood education
• Shantel Rogers, Millikin University, organizational leadership
• Shawndra Sorrell, Richland Community College, agribusiness
• Michelle Wall, Millikin University, early childhood education

Fall Semester 2021

• Kelsey Rigsby, Millikin University, early childhood education with special education endorsement major
• Dana Thomas, Richland Community College, LPN to ADN bridge/nursing major
• Jeanette Vought, Richland Community College, business management major
• Jenna Ward, Millikin University, elementary education major
• Kelsie Wujek, Millikin University, business and organizational leadership major