Through the generosity of the alumni of the College of Business and David & Diane Graf, the business leaders of tomorrow are getting a financial boost to assure their educational success. Under the NIU Rockford Club's direction, scholarships have been awarded since 2005. Scholarships are awarded to both incoming freshman and transfer students who are residents of the greater Rockford area (Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, and Stephenson counties). During their sophomore year, freshmen award recipients may be eligible for an additional scholarship based on their academic success.