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. Recipients are notified and provided with a Link to the workshop Forms and materials. Recipients are allowed two weeks to complete and upload their workshop reports.

Second year workshops are held onsite in-person in late July at the Omaha Convention Center, also known as the CHI Health Center, located in Omaha, NE. Recipients will be provided with workshop information during the Spring 2025 semester. HSF will provide funding to help offset the cost of travel and lodging. Attendance is mandatory.

Workshop Particulars.
First Year: Recipient statistics. Recipient responsibilities. College finances. First year workshop report. How to succeed in college. Personal Schwab Account. HSF Schwab Account.

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, Learning to Say NO. Upcoming Study Abroad, Internships. HSF Schwab Account managed funds $10,000.

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. HSF Schwab Account managed funds $15,000.

Fourth Year: Recipient statistics. Portfolio analysis. Select a stock to sell and a replacement stock to buy. Performance of stock sold the 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. HSF Schwab Account managed funds $20,000.

Hagan Schoolar Graduates: 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. List of best performing stocks. List of worst performing stocks. 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.