ScholarshipOpportunities

HireQuest Inc. is dedicated not just to our employees’ present, but also to our employees’ future. Through our nonprofit partner, the Higher Quest Foundation, we are proud to introduce two new scholarship opportunities for the 2023-2024 academic year: the Higher Quest HBCU Scholarship Program and the Higher Quest General Scholarship Program.

These scholarships will be open to temporary and contract employees of HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, and MRINetwork offices across the U.S. The scholarships are also available to the dependents of eligible temporary and contract employees, including spouses, partners, and children.

The Higher Quest HBCU Scholarship Program will provide $500 scholarships to 15 temporary employees or dependents of eligible temporary employees. The scholarships must be used for academic or vocational programs at historically black colleges and universities. Qualifying programs include 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities as well as vocational schools and technical training programs.

Note: The list of qualifying HBCU programs can be found here, via the U.S. Department of Education.

The Higher Quest General Scholarship Program will provide $500 scholarships to 15 temporary employees or dependents of eligible temporary employees. These scholarships may be used for any academic or vocational training program, from technical and trade schools to community colleges and 4-year universities.

15
HBCU Scholarships
15
General Scholarships
$500
Awarded per Scholarship

Eligibility

Qualification standards for the 2023-2024 academic year:

The Higher Quest HBCU Scholarship Program and the Higher Quest General Scholarship Program is open to HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling and MRINetwork temporary employees (and dependents of eligible temporary employees) that have accrued at least 160 hours worked in 2023.
The recipients shall be selected based on their overall academic performance, community service, and overall application. Selection is competitive and based on academics, community service and school leadership. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Students must submit academic transcripts and validation of any community service hours completed.
All applications and requested documents must be submitted by Aug. 18, 2023. All winners of the 2023-2024 Higher Quest HBCU Scholarship Program and the Higher Quest General Scholarship Program will be notified by Sep. 1, 2023.

Note: All Higher Quest HBCU Scholarships and Higher Quest General Scholarships are offered on a non-renewable basis. They will be awarded for one-time use by the recipient, and are not eligible for renewal.

Aug. 18, 2023
Application Deadline
Sept. 1, 2023
Recipients Notified

Scholarship Application

I am applying for a scholarship for...

An Employee
An Employee's Dependent

Please consider this application for the following scholarship program(s) [You may select more than one]: *

Higher Quest HBCU Scholarship Program
Higher Quest General Scholarship Program

What school is the applicant currently enrolled in? *

Employee Information

Employee's Full Name *

Employee's Email Address *

Employee's Phone Number *

Employee's Date of Birth *

Employee's Street Address *

Employee's City *

Employee's State *

Employee's Zip Code *

Dependent Information

Dependent's Full Name *

Dependent's Email Address *

Dependent's Phone Number *

Dependent's Date of Birth *

Dependent's Street Address *

Dependent's City *

Dependent's State *

Dependent's Zip Code *

Academic Information

Select the Last Grade the Applicant Has Completed *

School Where the Applicant's Last Grade Was Completed *

GPA *

Academic Supporting Documents

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Please use this space to attach school transcripts and/or proof of GPA.

Participation in Clubs and Activities

Please list all clubs and activities the applicant has participated in, both in school and in the community. Make sure to record the number of years you have been involved in each club/activity. (Ex. Band: 4 years; Cross-Country: 2 years)

Awards and Honors

List any titles or offices you've held (e.g. Vice President), and any awards or honors you have received while participating in the clubs and activities listed above.

General Information

What career do you plan on pursuing with the help of this scholarship? *

Character limit: 250 words

How will the educational/vocational program you want to take contribute to your career plans? *

Character limit: 250 words

How has one of your past experiences impacted you and influenced your intended career path? *

Character limit: 250 words

Once you complete your educational/vocational program, what impact do you want to make on your community? *

Character limit: 250 words

What community service activities have you been involved in? *

Please include the name of all organizations, along with when you served, how many hours you served, and any other important information about the program or the work you did.

Community Service Validation

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Please use this field to upload documents that support your community service record.

Certification and Submission

I give HireQuest Inc. and its affiliates permission to use my name or my dependent's name and photo in announcing and promoting this scholarship program. I understand that the Higher Quest Foundation Scholarship Committee is solely responsible for selecting the scholarship winners, and its decision is final. I have completed the scholarship application and have attached all requested documents. In submitting this application, I certify this information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. falsification of information will result in disqualification of this scholarship. I understand that selection is competitive and based on academics, community service and school leadership. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

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