CHICAGO, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hilco Global Scholarship Program called “Hilco Scholars,” is now open for applications. The program has been developed in collaboration with the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation who will manage scholarship, and along with Hilco leadership, will make the final selection of the scholarship recipients.  Qualified candidates who attend or are planning to attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago can start the application process by visiting the scholarship website at www.ccc.edu/hilco. The application process runs now through August 1, 2019, and the scholarship will be awarded prior to start of the Fall 2019 semester.   

The 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 per 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. In addition to the scholarship, Hilco Global also is providing an opportunity for the students to receive an internship with the organization. 

About Hilco Scholars Program: The Hilco Scholars program will be available to students for the Fall 2019 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.
• Candidates must be interested in pursuing an associate’s 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.

Please visit the Hilco Scholars landing page at www.ccc.edu/hilco for more information and to start the application process.

About Hilco Global: Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com) is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies.  Hilco Global operates as a holding company comprised of over twenty specialized business units that work to help companies understand the value of their assets and then monetize that value.  Hilco Global has a 30-year track record of acting as an advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in any transaction.  Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing them strategic insight, advice, and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal.  Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has 600 professionals operating on five continents.

Media Contact:
Gary C. Epstein
Executive Vice President – CMO
Hilco Global
gepstein@hilcoglobal.com
847 418 2712

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