Olive Hyde Art Guild

Scholarships

Join us for the virtual Scholarship Awards presentation and reception!

The Olive Hyde Art Guild scholarship reception and awards presentation will be held virtually this year on Friday, May 29, from 6-7 pm.

The scholarship finalists, in alphabetical order are:

  • Sakina Damani, Ohlone College
  • Isa Eugenio, Ohlone College/Alsion Montessori High School
  • Alan Henriquez, Kennedy High School
  • Sophie Lin, Ohlone College
  • Hanbyul Oh, Mission San Jose High School
  • Jaiminy Qiu, Mission San Jose High School

Please join us for the awards presentation as we celebrate these talented young artists in our virtual gallery.

Here is the zoom link to join on Friday, May 29, at 6pm.

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94447524105
Meeting ID:944 4752 4105

The 2020 Scholarship program has concluded

Each year, the Olive Hyde Art Guild provides scholarships to students who are pursuing higher education in art.

The recipient must:

  • Be a Fremont high school senior or Ohlone College student
  • Be a Fremont resident
  • Have firm plans to include visual art classes at the college level

The scholarship is to be used at an accredited school/college for classes of visual arts. 6 winning students will be honored and their work showcased in an online forum. The awards will be announced after final judging. Art work submitted as jpg or pdf on a thumb drive must be available for the final judging.

Requirements

  • The student must provide a portfolio of artwork. Minimum 4, maximum 6 pieces. Submit samples of your work on a thumb drive.
  • The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 at time of application.
  • The student must provide a written letter of recommendation from their Fremont High School art instructor (creativity/ability) or Ohlone College art professor and submit an unofficial transcript (GPA/school attendance/classes taken) directly to the selection committee.
  • The student must have written permission of parent/guardian if under 18.
  • The applicant is not required to demonstrate financial need. The award will be made on artistic merit.

Scholarships are awarded as follows

Ohlone College students and Fremont high school students will compete separately. Each group will receive the following:

  • The first place winner receives $2000
  • Two honorable mention winners will each receive $250 gift certificates from Blick Art Supply.
  • The high school teacher of the first place winner will receive $500 for classroom art supplies

Awards will be sent to the Financial Aid office of the school/college each recipient is attending, and is not renewable.

Selection

6 recipients are selected in May.

Application Process

The 2020 Scholarship application process has been completed.

Disclaimer

  • Proof of acceptance from school/college is required prior to awarding of scholarship
  • Olive Hyde Art Guild reserves the right to hold a public show of applicants’ work
  • Olive Hyde Art Guild reserves the right not to award a scholarship