Provided by Hilco Redevelopment Partners “HRP”, two new $5,000 scholarships will be granted this year for studies in the 2024-25 academic year. As long as scholars maintain enrollment, they will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship in the 2025-26 academic year!
Eligibility requirements:
From Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood (zip codes 60623 and 60608).
Enrolled full-time in an accredited trade school, community or techincal college, pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, or another four-year university in the United States.
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Preference for students with professional career goals including: manufacturing, engineering, information technology, business, construction management, transportation, distribution, real estate, environmental sustainability, and logistics.
Non-US citizens may apply for consideration.
Within the application, applicants must upload a current transcript from their most recently attended campus or high school.
Applicant must fully and truthfully complete the application process.
The applications and the selection process are confidential. Applications must be completed online.
Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) is administering this program for Hilco Redevelopment Partners. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by OFIC's selection committee based on applicants' academic attainment/potential, essay content/clarity, and demonstrated activities, awards, and honors.
All questions regarding the scholarship process should be sent to scholarships@ofic.org