Hollister-Whitney announces $1,500 scholarships for local vocational, technical students

QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently announced the launch of its annual scholarship program offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields.

The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate community service, educational merit and financial need. The scholarship is designed to assist people committed to advancing their technical skills and contributing to the workforce in meaningful ways.

As Hollister-Whitney celebrates its 125th year in the community, general manager Ed Trone believes this is the moment to introduce the scholarships. In a press release, he said, “This is an easy opportunity for HW to give back to the community we have been a part of for more than 125 years.”

Like other businesses in the area, HWI faces the day-to-day challenge of finding workers.

“Hiring has been tough overall in recent years, and finding candidates with strong technical and mechanical skills has been even more challenging,” Trone said. “Our business heavily requires employees with a technical background and aptitude. Today’s students are the key to our future success.”

Scholarship Guidelines:

• Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of the tri-state area.
• The scholarship is intended for students pursuing vocational or technical training.
• Applicants will be assessed based on their community service, educational achievements and financial need.
• Hollister-Whitney’s scholarship committee will evaluate all applications and may request interviews with finalists.
• The scholarship is for one year and must be used in the academic year immediately after the award. Recipients may reapply in subsequent years.
• Each scholarship is valued at $1,500.
• Applications and essays can be submitted via link on Muddy River News beginning Sept. 1. Alternatively, applications may be printed and submitted via email or mail. Completed applications, including essays, two letters of recommendation and high school or college transcripts, must be emailed to hr@hwec.com or postmarked by Feb. 3, and sent to Hollister-Whitney, Attn: Scholarship Committee, No. 1 Hollister-Whitney Parkway, Quincy, IL 62305.

For more information about the Hollister-Whitney Scholarship, contact the Scholarship Committee at hr@hwec.com.

Hollister-Whitney is committed to supporting the educational aspirations of students in our community and fostering the next generation of skilled professionals in vocational and technical fields.