The ISC awards scholarships to high school senior athletes from the Tri-County area. Just in the last few years, we have increased the number of scholarships awarded from four to eight to 10. The number varies based on the club’s capability, the quality of the applications, and recommendations from the scholarship committee, subject to approval by the board of directors.

A committee of ISC board members reviews and scores each application based on three main criteria:

1. Varsity sport participation and awards
2. Academic achievements including class rank, GPA, and SAT or ACT score
3. Participation in school clubs, activities, and community service

Extra points can be earned by submitting additional information such as a resume, letters of recommendation, or a personal essay.

There is tremendous high school talent in the tri-county area, not only in athletics, but also in the classroom and in the community as well. We are very proud to be able to help these young adults get a good start on their college experience with a $1,000 scholarship.

Dear Administrator and/or Student-Athlete:
The Independent Sports Club of Central Illinois (ISC) is proud to announce the 33 rd Annual ISC Student-Athlete Scholarship Program. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to select, eligible student-athletes. The intent of the Scholarship Program is to recognize and support outstanding high school student-athletes with financial assistance as they continue their education at an institution of higher learning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The ISC will accept completed applications from all eligible student-athletes in the Central Illinois area who are recommended by a Principal, Dean, Counselor, Athletic Director, or Coach from their school.

The deadline to receive applications is Monday, May 18, 2026.

The deadline to submit applications may be extended in the sole discretion of the ISC Board of Directors. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the ISC Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, at the July Board meeting. Recipients will be notified and invited to an in-person award reception in August. All decisions of the ISC Board of Directors shall be final.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen and reside within the Central Illinois area;
• Be a high school senior graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year;
• Be accepted to a U.S. institution of higher education at the time of application and plan to enroll and attend an institution of higher education in the 2026-2027 academic year;
• Have participated in at least one (1) high school sport for a minimum of three (3) years;
• Have completed the ACT or SAT examination at the time of application;
• Have maintained a consistent, acceptable record of high school attendance;
• Have been an active member of the community, including, but not limited to, local employment and/or participation in volunteerism, clubs, organizations, charitable activities, and/or community activities;
• Have submitted an accurate, complete 2026 ISC Scholarship Application with a verified cumulative GPA; and
• Have been recommended by a Principal, Dean, Counselor, Athletic Director, or Coach from their school.

Applicants are encouraged to provide as much additional information and documentation as necessary to differentiate themselves and substantiate their application to ensure a fair assessment of accomplishments and character. This may include resumes, letters of recommendation, etc. The application is provided below! Completed applications and supporting documentation can also be emailed to: ISCStudentAthleteScholarship@gmail.com or mailed to: P.O. Box 5776 Peoria, IL 61601-9998.

Kevin D. Day
Independent Sports Club of Central Illinois
Scholarship Committee, Chair

2025

2024
Caleb Cletcher (Limestone)
Jake Borlin (Washington)
Connor Martin (Pekin)
Brady Monk (Eureka)
Henry Alvey (Illini Bluffs)
Alivia Bainter (Illinois Valley Central)
Brianna Brodie (Princeville)
Mylee Hansen (Pekin)
Morgan Grant (Illinois Valley Central)
Annabelle Fortin (Illini Bluffs)
Shikha Agarwal (Dunlap)
Ava Salverson (Dunlap)
2023

2022
Frank Driscoll (Limestone)
Grant Hunt (Princeville)
Jeffrey Kaufman (Morton)
Noah Hopkins (Dunlap)
Colin Delaere (Pekin)
Abigail Reiser (Washington)
McKenzie Green (Eureka)
Grace Liening (Washington)
Elaine Grant (IVC)
Claire Cames (Elmwood)

2021
Gwen Palmer (IVC)
Emily Yu (Dunlap)
Gabby DiGiallonardo (Dunlap)
Ashleigh Brawley (Princeville)
Alexi Fogo (Eureka)
Rayshun Buckner (Peoria High)
Drake Hawkins (Pekin)
Charlie Wake (Elmwood)
Eli Lanser (Dunlap)
Luke Heberer (Notre Dame)

2020
Alex Feller (Elmwood)
Maxwell Jones (Pekin)
Joel Baer (Eureka)
Leland Sumer (Tremont)
Tori Deters (Dunlap)
Hannah Alvey (Illini Bluffs)
Kate Meyers (Elmwood)
Joy English (Washington)

2019
Sierra Sonnemaker (Washington)
Helena Driscoll (Limestone)
Randi Robinson (East Peoria)
Morgan Greene (Eureka)
Sarah LaHood (East Peoria)
Hunter Mettille (IVC)
Nathan Righi (Pekin)
Trevor Heath (Peoria Heights)
Jacob Brown (Elmwood)

2018
Justin Monge – Dunlap
Peyton Schoonover – IVC
Sam Hedrick – Brimfield
Jake Bachman – Eureka
Erica Shangraw – Washington
Francesca Verville – Dunlap
Natalie Bardwell – Eureka
Abbi Taylor – Peoria Christian

2017
Jacob Gillum – Metamora
Carson Potts – Dunlap
Ryan Thornton – Limestone
Blake Begner – Peoria Heights
Lexi Trammel – Limestone
Allison Kinsinger – Washington
Natalie Cokel – Princeville
Nicole Thurman – Brimfield

2016
Gabriel Sowards – Dunlap
Nicholas Campbell – Pekin
Randy Meneweather – Washington
Matthew Thole – Princeville
Shelby Terrell – Limestone
Meghan Georgieff – Dunlap
Emma Rohn – Dunlap
Breanna Springer – Farmington

2015
Thomas Thornton – Limestone
Clayton Barth – Roanoke-Benson
Jaxon Douglas Rieke – Eureka
Madissyn Horack – IVC
Steffani Wiegand – Eureka
Allison Verville – Dunlap
Briana Mosher – Washington

2014
Sean Zwicky – Pekin
Ben Rashid – IVC
Javon Lee – Manual
Ashlun Rulis – Metamora
Haley Willis – Washington
Catherine Cassulo – Washington

2013
Kyle Thompson – Metamora
Tom O’Neil – Richwoods
Kyler Samp – Metamora
Erika Johnson – Pekin