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Chicago Student Mentorship
ORGANIZATION: HFS Chicago Scholars
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HFS Chicago Scholars has served the Chicago community for over 30 years. By providing private high school scholarships, one-on-one mentorship and individualized college preparation, we give underserved students that opportunity to change their life! We are seeking dedicated individuals to support our students as mentors. Mentors provide life advice, advocacy, support and guidance throughout the high school journey. Meetings ae in-person once a month and the mentor can expect to give 2-4 hours of their time each month. We look forward to working with you and lifting up the youth of our city that are so often overlooked.
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About HFS Chicago Scholars
Location:
1137 West Taylor Street, #201, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
HFS Chicago Scholars assists economically disadvantaged Chicago inner-city high school students who show academic and leadership promise achieve their educational goals by providing financial assistance and mentoring.
Description
We provide the following to our scholars:
- financial assistance to attend top Chicago private high schools;
- Academic Directors dedicated to each high school class and one-on-one mentors;
- four-year written commitment specifying performance expectations;
- college visits, selection and admissions support
Our scholars respond to the opportunity by working hard to achieve success and unlock their long-term potential. Their achievements are astounding:
- On average, over 80% of our scholars make the honor roll of the top schools in the city.
- Our scholars are school leaders, serving as class officers, team captains and club presidents, and annually give over 1,500 hours to community service.
- 100% of our graduates are accepted to and attend top colleges and universities, such as Harvard, University of Illinois - Champaign, Loyola University, University of Michigan, Indiana University, Drake University, Loras College, and the University of Notre Dame.
- Our high school graduates include three valedictorians of three of the city's top schools.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1019 S May StreetChicago, IL 60607
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2025
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Financial Literacy
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per month
- -have some sort of college education -live in the Chicago area