Every year, Whiteside County Democratic Central Committee sponsors a scholarship to Sauk Valley Community College. The award is $1000. It is awarded based on a student’s application and short essay. Check the application for the due date. Applications can be obtained from any Whiteside County high school counselor, Sauk Valley Community College’s Financial Aid Office, by contacting Katherine Nelson at 815-625-3266, or through our website: www.whitesidecodems.com