HFS Chicago Scholars, founded in 1993, holds steadfast to its founding principle: given active support and educational opportunities, economically disadvantaged Chicago inner-city students can use the power of their minds and hard work to achieve success. Mission: Our objective is simple - long term success for our Scholars. HFS Chicago Scholars begins its 24th year, and our founding idea still holds strong - when given active support in a disciplined environment, Chicago high school students without immediate access to the keys to opportunity can use the power of their minds and hard work to achieve success. Due to our financial, academic and mentoring assistance, we walk hand-in-hand with each Scholar as they transform their aspirations into reality. In return, our Scholars promise to work hard to achieve their potential. Each time a child triumphs and succeeds, the HFS family shares and rejoices in this success. We grow, change, and prosper as one family. Description: We provide the following to our scholars: Financial assistance to attend top Chicago private high schools. One-to-one mentors from the young professionals community. Directors of Academics, at a 25 Scholars to 1 Director ratio, dedicated to each high school class and each Scholar's academic success. Four-year written commitment specifying Scholar performance expectations, community leadership and service, academic enrichment opportunities, college visits, selection and admissions support.
External link for HFS Chicago Scholars
1074 W. Taylor
Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60607, US
Giving back with love! 🐾 Our scholars had an amazing time at Anti-Cruelty, learning about the shelter’s mission and making crafts to brighten the animals’ days. A little creativity and a lot of heart go a long way for our furry friends!
Thank you to all of our partner high schools who came out to meet prospective students and their families at our annual HFS Open House & High School Fair at De La Salle Institute - Chicago, IL! We are so grateful for their partnerships and the unparalleled education and opportunities they provide to our scholars. The HFS Class of 2028 application is open until November 15th! Go here to apply: bit.ly/HFS29 or visit www.hfschicagoscholars.com to learn more. Thank you to the following schools for joining us: Beacon Academy Chicago; Bennett Day School; Brother Rice High School Chicago; Chicago Hope Academy; Chicago Waldorf School; Christ the King Jesuit College Prep; Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; De La Salle Institute - Chicago, IL; DePaul College Prep; Fenwick High School; Francis W. Parker School; Holy Trinity High School - Chicago; IC Catholic Prep; Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart; Lake Forest Academy; Loyola Academy; Marian Catholic High School; Marist High School Chicago; Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School; Mount Carmel High School; Nazareth Academy; Northridge Preparatory School; Providence St. Mel School; Regina Dominican High School; Saint Ignatius College Prep; St. Francis de Sales High School, Chicago IL; St. Laurence High School; Saint Patrick High School; The Chicago Academy for the Arts; Latin School of Chicago; Trinity High School; and University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Scholars and parents from 9th to 12th grade enjoyed a day full of information about admissions, academics, campus services and student engagement on October 12th. We appreciate the University of Illinois Chicago office of Admissions for accommodating HFS!
This year's HFS college readiness programming is in full swing! Thank you to our scholars, families, and mentors who joined us at our Fall College Fair at INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY, along with over 20 colleges, universities, and programs dedicated to educational enrichment. These institutions provide invaluable need-based scholarship opportunities for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, as well as strong mentorship programs. We also extend our gratitude to all participating colleges, universities, and organizations for their unwavering commitment to supporting our scholars and promoting college access. Together, we are making a difference! Thank you: Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago; Ball State University; Bradley University; Carnegie Mellon University; Chicago State University; Concordia University; Davidson College; Denison University; Dominican University; Illinois College; Illinois Institute of Technology; Knox College; North Central College; Roosevelt University; Saint Mary's College; Seton Hall University; St. Olaf College; Stanford University; University of Illinois Chicago (as well as UI Health CHAMPIONS; the College of Medicine; and the UIC Hispanic Center of Excellence); University of Illinois Springfield; University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Washington University in St. Louis.
We are HFS and we are Chicago! Recent graduates, Carla Hernandez and Jamari Pitchford, are just two of many HFS success stories, and we are so grateful that they've shared their journeys with us. We want to be part of your journey. Become a HFS scholar today! The HFS scholarship application for the Class of 2029 is open until November 15th for current 8th grade students who want to attend a private high school next fall. Apply here today: bit.ly/HFS29. 🎬 KaiserRoll Productions
Thank you for celebrating HFS Chicago Scholars at our 18th Annual Leadership Dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago last week to support our mission to help underserved Chicago high school students succeed! If you weren’t able to attend, you can still give today by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gAM9KbgP An extra special thanks to our Honoree and Keynote Speaker, Major General Devin Pepper, United States Space Force; HFS Alumna Keynote Speaker, Susana Sandoval Vargas, Equal Justice Works Fellow and Staff Attorney at MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Co-Chairs: Kevin Cole, Chicago Office Manager at EY, and Joe Learner, Chairman, North American Brokerage at Savills North America; ABC 7 Chicago Anchor, Tanja Babich; and KaiserRoll Productions. Thank you again for supporting our scholars and our mission! We are Chicago!
Are you a current 8th grade student interested in attending a private high school in the Chicagoland area? Are you in need of tuition assistance? Please join us for our Open House & High School Fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at De La Salle Institute - Chicago, IL. Register to attend here: bit.ly/HFSOpenHouse24 or click the link in our bio. We invite anyone to come learn more about HFS, our mission, the application process, and to meet with representatives from 30+ private schools at our High School Fair.
We are HFS! We are Chicago! Please reserve your table and join us for our 18th Annual Leadership Dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago on Tuesday, October 8. The Leadership Dinner is HFS Chicago Scholars' signature annual fundraiser, with proceeds going towards our mission to help underserved Chicago high school students succeed. We are incredibly honored to announce Brig. General Devin Pepper, United States Space Force, as our Honoree and Keynote Speaker, as well as HFS Alum, Susana Sandoval Vargas '05, as our Alumni Keynote Speaker. Your continued belief in the HFS mission has been the driving force behind our scholars' success, and in our ever-changing world, your support is even more important. Please consider giving to HFS Chicago Scholars today. Click here for donation and sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gtjFqPnu
Let’s go HFS! 🎉 🔥 💯 Welcome back to all of our scholars, parents and families, and HFS mentors who started the new school year off with us for our Scholar & Parent Orientation at INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY as well as our two Senior Orientation and College Essay Application Workshops at Huron! A huge shout out and thank you to our college partners at the University of Chicago and Cornell College for assisting our scholars with the college application essay and navigating the financial aid process! As always: an extra special thank you to the incredible team at Huron for their support of our scholars and our mission!