Greetings Hayward Students, Parents, and Staff-

The Hayward Foundation for the arts (HFA) is excited to share about an ongoing opportunity for college bound seniors who are planning on pursuing a degree in the arts.  We have allocated monies to fund eight $1000 scholarships to be awarded this year to graduating seniors.  

2025 Scholarship Awards went to the following students:

Aliyah Chavez, Performing Arts, Hayward High School

Darby Kelly, Performing Arts, Hayward High School

Andres Tolotero Performing Arts, Brenkwitz High School

Amelia Costales-Downey, Performing Arts – Mt Eden HS

Melisande Caronongan, Visual Arts – Mt Eden HS

Sadaf Mehrabi from Tennyson High School – Visual Art Winner

In order to apply for this award, students must fill out an application form, and include an acceptance letter or letter of intent. Interested students must also include a work sample and a short description of how this scholarship would help you to pursue your goals as a college student who plans to major in the arts. Below you will find a link to the form:

HFA is a local non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 2019 focused on supporting the arts in Hayward Unified.   Our new scholarship program is intended to support college bound seniors who are planning to pursue a degree in the arts to fulfill their goals.

Please share with all interested HUSD students and families.

Sincerely,

The Hayward Foundation for the Arts Board of Directors