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Maywood Educational Fair

Other Event Type for California State University Fullerton Educational Leadership
Oct 14, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Deadline: October 11, 2017

Who's Going
Expected Attendance 500
Reach 700
Ticket Price $0
Metro Area Los Angeles, CA
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category B - Education
School Grades College/University/Post-Secondary
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Gift Bag Raffle/Sweepstakes Volunteer Appreciation Other
How Donors Promoted Event Program Event Announcement
Attendee Ages 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18+ Years
Special Populations Moms College Students
Description

The graduate students of the Master of Science in Higher Education program at California State University, Fullerton in coordination with the College of Education and the Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership, will be hosting the Maywood Education Fair at Saint Rose of Lima School on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
The Maywood Education Fair is our opportunity to demonstrate to high school students and their families how obtaining a college degree is possible. Our annual fair has reached over 2,000 residents in the past eight years and awarded 24 scholarships ranging from $250.00 to $1,000.00 to college bound students in 2016. As you may know, Maywood is a predominantly Latino, low-income, underserved community. Approximately 48% of students from Maywood and surrounding southeast cities graduate from high school, and of those, only a small percentage continue to pursue higher education. At the same time, we know there are highly motivated and capable students and committed parents in this community with goals of attending college.
The Maywood Education Fair has gained credibility within the community and provided awareness regarding college admissions, financial aid, and other resources to the residents of Maywood and surrounding cities. From 2009 to 2013, there was a 4.4% increase in students attending college from Maywood. From 2000 to 2013, there was a 2.3% to 4.3% increase in the number of Bachelor’s degree or higher obtained. We are hoping that
the Maywood Education Fair will be our most successful one yet!

Saint Rosa of Lima School
4422 east 60th street
Maywood, CA 90270