KOONCE FAMILY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Jim & Jackie Koonce established the Koonce Family Scholarship Fund with the belief that it is important to support the next generation of teachers and business leaders.
Jackie was a teacher for 26 years and ran a retail business. Jim was a business leader owning a retail business and working in the insurance industry for over 45 years.
Jim, Jackie and their daughter Jamie believe in supporting local students and giving them opportunities as they pursue degrees in education or business, or in learning trades.
DONATE NOW
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 2/28/2026!
Scholarship guidelines
Typical Award Amount
· $1,000 per award or more
Eligibility
· Carterville High School graduate, continuing education at college, university or technical institute
· Preference to students pursuing a degree related to Education or Business
· Academics are considered but Financial Need/Opportunity is important
Requirements
· Briefly respond to the following questions (300 characters or less):
o What degree are you pursuing and how you will use it?
o How do you plan to pay for your education?
o What financial barriers are a challenge to your educational goals?
· Grade Point Average of 2.00 and above
· Briefly describe (300 characters or less)
o Work Experience/Volunteer Activities
o Extra-Curricular Activities
Show your support by making your tax deductible donation to SICF or mail your check to: SICF, PO Box 1772, Marion, IL 62959.
THESE ROOTS
ARE DEEP.
We are bankers, administrators, community members, who are from Southern Illinois. Our families live and grow here and have for generations. This region means as much to us as it does to you. Let us help you grow your legacy to build
up the community that we all love.
LET’S GROW.
TOGETHER.
The Southern Illinois Community Foundation engages the people of our region in building a tradition of philanthropy. We are committed to creating an opportunity for donors to participate in local community development efforts to address the changing needs of our community through charitable giving.