Welcome to the Good in the Hood Multicultural Music, Arts & Food Festival Scholarship Program! We are thrilled to offer $2,500 academic scholarships to students who demonstrate a commitment to education, community service, and overcoming personal challenges. If you’re a high school graduate or current undergraduate college student with a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. The scholarship aims to support those who have shown resilience and dedication, with preference given to first-generation college students, low-income individuals, students with experience in the foster care system, and non-traditional students. Apply today and take the next step in your academic journey!

Application closes April 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
✅ Be a high school graduate or current undergraduate college student (Graduate students and past recipients are not eligible). 
✅ Submit a completed application by the deadline
✅ Upload one (1) letter of recommendation from someone not related to you
Preference will be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• First-generation college students
• Low-income students (family income under $60,000/year)
• Students with experience in the foster care system
• Non-traditional students
• Demonstrated outstanding community service

Application Guidelines: 

• Please answer all essay questions with approximately 500 words and use specific examples wherever possible.

Volunteering Requirements
Good in the Hood is deeply committed to fostering community engagement and building
future leaders. As part of our commitment, all scholarship recipients are required to
volunteer a minimum of **four (4) hours** at the Good in the Hood Multicultural Music,
Arts & Food Festival in June to receive their scholarship check.
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By volunteering, scholarship recipients will:
✅ Give back to the community that supports their academic journey
✅ Gain valuable leadership and networking experience
✅ Become a visible part of the Good in the Hood family and its mission of "Unity in the
Community"

This experience is a unique opportunity to connect with community members, sponsors,
and local leaders, while also developing skills in leadership, teamwork, and service.
Scholarship checks will be presented to recipients after their completion of the required
volunteer service.


Good luck, and thank you for your interest in the Good in the Hood Scholarship Program!