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HFS Mentor
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What is HFS?
Since 1993 HFS Chicago Scholars has provided financial support and mentoring to economically disadvantaged students who attend a Chicago-area private high school and show academic and leadership promise.
Mentors …
Commit to connecting with their scholar monthly for at least two years.
Complete a background check and mandated reporter training.
Understand the goals and responsibilities of the scholar.
Attend mentor orientation and annual kickoff event.
Attend three events and one director meeting with their scholar each year.
Act as role models and provide emotional support and guidance.
Are open to learning from people of different backgrounds.
Scholars …
Maintain a B average over a 4-year period.
Attend mandatory HFS events including college tours and quarter events.
Meet monthly with their Director of Academics.
Connect with their mentor every month.
Seek positions of leadership in their school and community.
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service each year.
Demonstrate respect, responsibility, perseverance and a positive attitude.
Mentor & Scholar Stories
Click on the photos of our scholars and mentors to learn more about them!
Ashley A. & Shiloh C.
Mentor & Scholar
Chasitie N. & Jameela L.
Mentor & Scholar
Karah W. & Camila M.
Mentor & Scholar
Karah W. & Camila M.
Mentor & Scholar
Volunteer for an Event
There are many ways to volunteer with HFS Chicago Scholars. Please email us your information and let us know what events or ways you are most interested in and someone from our staff will contact you soon.