Hilco Global announced that for the third year in a row, it will provide two scholarship opportunities for students living in Chicago’s Little Village community. The Hilco Scholarship Program called “Hilco Scholars,” is now accepting applications at www.HilcoScholars.com for qualified candidates who are attending or planning to attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago. The application process runs now through May 2, 2021, and the scholarship will be awarded prior to start of the Fall 2021 semester.
The 2021 scholarship will be awarded to two students living in the Little Village neighborhood who are pursuing a degree in a skilled trade program at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. It will be awarded each academic year and is renewable for up to two years, provided that the students continue to remain in good academic standing and meet eligibility criteria. The scholarship award can be used for education-related expenses including tuition, fees, books, and equipment needed to complete the degree program.
About Hilco Scholars Program: The Hilco Scholars program will be available to students for the Fall 2021 semester.
- Candidates must reside in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood (60608 or 60623 zip codes)
- Candidates must reside in the City of Chicago and be eligible for in-district tuition rates.
- Preference will be given to candidates interested in pursuing an associate degree in a skilled trades area of their choice at any of the seven colleges including manufacturing and engineering; construction management; transportation, distribution, and logistics; and information technology.
- Candidates must be high school graduates or have received their GED.
The program is being managed by OFIC and along with Hilco leadership, will make the final selection of the scholarship recipients. Please visit the Hilco Scholars landing page at www.HilcoScholars.com for more information and to start the application process.
