Hopson Scholarship
Second District of the California State PTA / 2DPTA
About
The Hopson Scholarship awards cash to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) high school seniors who will be entering college next year and who intend to major in or demonstrate strong interest in conservatory music. Awards are paid directly to the school where the student enrolls. The program seeks students who are under-represented in the arts and who have financial need.
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Who can apply
Be a high school senior.
“The Hopson Scholarship is a cash award of up to $6,000 per recipient and is open to SFUSD high school seniors who will be entering college next year and intend to major in or be deeply interested in Conservatory Music as demonstrated by classwork, professional training, extra-curricular, or related experience.”
Attend a traditional or charter high school in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
“Are currently attending a traditional or charter high school in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).”
Will enroll in an accredited post-secondary program within one year after high school graduation (prospective college student).
“Will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary (college/university) program within one year after their high school graduation.”
Intend to major in or be deeply interested in conservatory music.
“open to SFUSD high school seniors who will be entering college next year and intend to major in or be deeply interested in Conservatory Music”
Be under-represented in the arts (preference sought). · preferred
“Are under-represented in the arts and have financial need for additional scholarship funding in college.”
Have financial need for additional scholarship funding in college.
“Are under-represented in the arts and have financial need for additional scholarship funding in college.”