Past adult scholarship recipients
Twenty six Macon County adults are receiving over $50,000 in educational scholarships through a competitive program coordinated by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. This semester’s individual awards range from $750 to $2,500. Since inception in 2020, the adult scholarship program is possible thanks to generous individuals, families, and organizations, granting out up to $100,000 annually.
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
