HRP Group Scholars Program

Provided by HRP Group, two new $5,000 scholarships will be granted this year for studies in the 2026-27 academic year.

As long as scholars maintain enrollment, they will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship in the 2027-26 academic year.

Scholarship Requirements

  • From Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood (zip codes 60623 and 60608).

  • Enrolled full-time in a four-year university in the United States, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, an accredited trade school, community or technical college, pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

  • Preference for students with professional career goals including: real estate, business, environmental sustainability, construction management, engineering, manufacturing, information technology, and transportation/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.

All questions regarding the scholarship process should be sent to scholarships@ofic.org

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) is administering this program for HRP Group. 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.  

Deadline for applications is Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST.