Cobb Memorial Scholarship awarded to three McDonough County students

MACOMB, Ill. — Three McDonough County students were awarded the Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship by the McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF).

Ahjenique Pinnick, Camille Husko and Skyelar McElhiney each received $5,000 that can be used towards tuition, books or room and board.

Pinnick will be attending Western Illinois University and plans to major in management. Husko will be attending the George Williams School of Social Work at Aurora University, pursuing a master’s degree in social work. McElhiney plans to attend Western Illinois University with a career goal of becoming a veterinarian.

All three awardees attended an award celebration at City Hall to meet Janet and Lee Cobb, board members of the MCCF, members of the Cobb Scholarship Committee and Macomb Mayor Michael Inman.

In a press release, Suzan Nash, chair of the Cobb Scholarship Committee, said, “All three students were thrilled when they received notification of this award. They all know the impact this will have on each of them continuing their education.”

This special scholarship was created in memory of McDonough County resident Nathan Cobb, a team member of WIRC-Community Action Agency known for his kindness and compassion in helping others in need. His parents, Janet and Lee Cobb, provide funding for the scholarship.

WIRC staff evaluates all scholarship applications and narrows down the applicant field based upon the following guidelines:

• Applicant must be a resident of McDonough County.
• Applicant must complete a short essay.
• Applicant must meet income guidelines.

The WIRC staff then turns this field of applicants to the Cobb Scholarship Review Committee, which then makes the final determination. The award funds are distributed by the MCCF directly to the successful applicant’s college or university.

WIRC-Community Action Agency is a nonprofit organization that helps people and communities. To learn more about their free services that help people in need, visit wirpc.org, find them on social media or call 309-837-2997.