The 2024 Herb it Forward Scholars celebrate “New Scholars’ Day” in Philly!
THE HERB IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP
The Herb it Forward Scholarship provides academic funding to Philadelphia area students with a demonstrated commitment to community service while ensuring those with the greatest financial need get the support they deserve. This highly competitive scholarship program selects the scholars and alumni that make up the HIFF community. The scholarship fund was founded in 2014 to honor the memory of Herb Lotman and his commitment to giving back. To learn more about the scholarship, visit our HIF Scholarship page.
To learn more about our previous scholarship recipients, please visit our HIFF Scholars page.
HERB IT FORWARD LEADERSHIP CAMP
The HIF Leadership Camp is open to all HIF Scholars annually. Scholars spend a weekend in the Poconos learning from experts in various fields, with each annual camp based on a different theme that promotes future success. Most importantly, the HIF Leadership Camp weekend gives scholars an opportunity to unwind, grow, and build lasting connections.
To see footage from our previous camp experiences, head to our videos page.
A few moments from our 2024 Leadership Camp!
Celebrating 10 Years of HIFF in December 2024!
Scholars and Alumni participate in the 2024 “HIFF Great Race!”
HIFF Scholars volunteer at Philly House!
HERB IT FORWARD PROGRAMS
Peer Mentorship Program: The HIFF Peer Mentorship Program offers our junior, senior, and alumni students the opportunity to mentor our community’s first-year and sophomore students. With the foundation of a shared background in the Philadelphia area and a commitment to serving their communities, students bond and grow in their partnerships quickly. These mentorship pairs ease the transition into college for our younger community members while honing leadership skills for those in the mentor role.
HERB IT FORWARD EVENTS
In addition to our annual Leadership Camp, HIFF holds multiple events throughout the year to build upon our students’ connections with one another.
Volunteer Events: A commitment to community service is at the core of every member of the HIFF community. Therefore, we have several opportunities throughout the year to serve other Philadelphia-based organizations. Partners include The Salvation Army, Philly House, the Broad Street Run, and more!
Spring Educational Event: Each spring, community members come together to share a meal, connect, and grow through an educational session. This event usually includes a lecturer, workshop, or networking opportunity.
Back-to-School Event: Before scholars head back to school, we host a gathering for them to strengthen their connections, share advice, and have some fun together.
Annual Holiday Event: During the holiday break, we host a social event for students to reconnect after the fall semester, share their experiences, and participate in fun activities.
These are just a few of the events we host throughout the year. We encourage you to read our newsletters here to learn more about our programming!