Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship Grant

The Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship, established by the East Bay Community Foundation, honors Neel Thomas Foon, a beloved musician and mentor. This scholarship provides $2,000 awards to four students from the Oakland School for the Arts each year, supporting their purchase of musical instruments or private lessons. It aims to foster musical talent among middle and high school students, enriching their educational experience and skill development in the arts.

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Scholarship Opportunities
East Bay Community Foundation’s Scholarships Program allows us to support the success of East Bay children and youth through funds established for any level of study, from preschool to postgraduate. Funds can support any area of educational expenses, including tuition, housing, books, supplies, and other educational fees.
The Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship honors the memory of Neel Thomas Foon, musician, mentor and friend. This scholarship provides funding to music students at Oakland School for the Arts to help purchase musical instruments and/or pay for private music lessons to enhance their skills. Four scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to enrolled students of OSA each year (two middle school and two high school students).