What is the role of Nicor Gas as founding sponsor of Illinois Dollars for Scholars?
Thanks to the generous support of founding sponsor Nicor Gas, Illinois Dollars for Scholars formally launched as a Region with an already impressive number of Dollars for Scholars chapters, making Illinois Dollars for Scholars the fastest-growing region in America. “Our investment in Illinois Dollars for Scholars represents a sound investment in today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders,” said Russ Strobel, President and CEO of Nicor Gas, founding sponsor of Illinois Dollars for Scholars. “Our investment will pay off greatly in the future with an educated workforce.” Nicor Gas provides start-up funding to each new Illinois Dollars for Scholars chapter, as well as training and development support for volunteers. Scholarship America honored Nicor Gas with its 2002 National Trustees Award, awarded annually to an organization exemplifying outstanding support for education. Illinois Dollars for Scholars letterhead – with the name of their chapter added – with printing costs underwritten by found
