Black & Jones Scholarship
Black & Jones is a law firm in Rockford, Illinois, that serves its clients and community, allowing them to assert their rights.
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Black & Jones is proud to launch the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund. Black & Jones recognizes the vital role that trade workers have in our economy and lives. These essential workers should be honored and the next generation of young adults should be encouraged to go into these critically important vocational fields.
This scholarship seeks to financially support high school graduates from the Rockford area pursuing vocational education at accredited trade schools, helping them build successful careers in essential trades.
Any high school senior (Class of 2025 or Class of 2026) and enrolling in trade school may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they reside in the Rockford, Illinois area.
To apply, submit a personal statement telling us about your career goals and why trade work is important in our society.
Prepare a personal statement detailing your career aspirations as well as the importance of learning trade work and its impact on our society.
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The application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 31, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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