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Priority awarding for scholarships closes March 1

January 5, 2026

INA, Ill. (January 5, 2026) — Funding your education doesn’t have to be stressful! The Rend Lake College Foundation is here to make it easy. By filling out one application you can be eligible for over 275 different scholarships!

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2024 recipient, Zane Harmon (middle), of the Armed Barbers Scholarship with Ray Minor (left) and Stacey Minor (right).

RLCF is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable. The one-application-for-multiple-scholarships approach simplifies the process, giving you the financial support you need.

Featured Scholarships

Wilma Guy Scholarship

This scholarship will go to students who reside in the Pinckneyville High school boundaries and preference will be given to students who are seeking a degree in education and who attend the First Baptist Church of Pinckneyville.

Eligibility: Open to graduating students from Pinckneyville High School who plan to attend Rend Lake College.

Slankard Scholarship  

Must be enrolled or plan to enroll at RLC, including Adult Education classes, and have a 2.0 GPA. Preference goes to RLC Adult Ed participants, Sesser residents, Sesser-Valier district students, non-traditional, can be traditional as well.

Eligibility: Open to graduating students from Sesser-Valier High School who plan to attend Rend Lake College.

The RLCF Scholarship Application will open January 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Priority is given to those who apply before March 1, 2026. Applications close June 30, 2026.

Visit rlc.edu/foundation or click the button below to get started on funding your education!

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Your journey starts at RLC. Apply today and embark on a brighter tomorrow.

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