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
$1000.00 to college bound students in 2016 .  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.

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 2018 Maywood Education Fair will be our most successful one yet!