Mandatory workshops are an integral part of the Hagan Scholarship and are intended to help recipients obtain a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered as a part of the school curriculum.  First, Third, and Fourth Year Workshops are completed Online.

Second Year Workshops are held in-person at the CHI Convention Center in Omaha, NE. Wokshops are typically held in late July. HSF provides funding to help offset the cost of travel and lodging.

First Year: Recipient statistics. Recipient responsibilities. College finances. First year workshop report. How to succeed in college.

Second Year: Recipient statistics. De-mystifying the investment process. Investing for financial security. Selecting and researching common stock. Writing the research report. Rule of 72. Effective Time Management, Prioritizing Activities, Learning to Say NO. Personal Schwab Account. $10,000. HSF Schwab Account to manage.

Third Year: Recipient statistics. Portfolio analysis. Select a stock to sell and a replacement stock to buy. Planning for retirement. Career planning, resume, and interviews. Study and travel abroad. $15,000. HSF Schwab Account to manage.

Fourth Year: Recipient statistics. Portfolio analysis. Select a stock to sell and a replacement stock to buy. Performance of stock sold prior year and performance of replacement stock. Characteristics of a good company to work for. Choosing and getting accepted into graduate school. Preparing for future employment. Getting off to a great start after college. $20,000. HSF Schwab Account to manage.

Graduation: Award year statistics. Certificates of acheivement. Plaques for recipients achieving a 4.0 GPA. Gold, silver and bronze plaques for recipients achieving the highest returns managing the HSF Schwab Account. ALL HSF Account gains up to $10,000 deposited in the recipient’s Personal Schwab Account. Award year class handout with recipient biographies and recipient data. Portfolio analysis and statisitcal information. Booklet on Life After School. Graduates have continued access to the Scholar Portal to network with Hagan Scholars, Hagan Alumni and to access updated information.