Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Scholarships.
Galesburg Community Foundation’s Scholarship application is open annually in February. There are nine scholarships available, and each has its own criteria.
This year, fourteen students in our region were selected among the nine scholarships.
“We’re proud to support students in our region and help them take the next step in their education,” commented DeAnne Bloomberg, Galesburg Community Foundation’s Vice President of Programs.
Scholarship recipients and the colleges/universities they will attend next fall are:
Becky Carlson Scholarship
- Greydon Bugner, Carl Sandburg College
- Jamilynn Haske, Southern Illinois University
Cole Steele Memorial Scholarship
- Natalie Harshbarger, John Wood Community College
- Colin Heimer, Parkland Community College
- Whitney Jane Humphreys, Illinois College
John E. Bohan Excellence in Athletics Scholarship
- Nolan Jenks, University of Illinois
- Sara Shimmin, Monmouth College
Steve McBride Scholarship
- Meredith Grace Yung, University of Dubuque
Oneida Telephone Exchange Scholarship
- Madelyn Adams, Knox College
- Brody Lytle, Monmouth College
Lyle Pierce Athletic and Leadership Scholarship
- Sara Shimmin, Monmouth College
Helen H. Wetherbee Nursing Scholarship
- Aila Worby, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
Dolores M. Ryner Business Scholarship
- Olivia Springer, Butler University
Verna May Sargent Scholarship
- Charlie Ament, Lawrence University
- Emma Bowton, Knox College
About Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Community Foundation develops and supports the efforts of local people and organizations to promote healthy communities. The Community Foundation makes giving easy and believes that generosity can positively change Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties forever. The Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to help them have the greatest impact with their giving. The Community Foundation is working for the good of your community. Learn more at YourGCF.org.
