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College Scholarships

Q: How much funding does College Scholarships provide?

College Scholarships provides Over $290,000 distributed in 2025; $107,000 for Eaton Fire-affected students; historically distributed to 40+ Summer Enrichment students plus 40+ college-bound seniors in funding.

PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Over $290,000 distributed in 2025; $107,000 for Eaton Fire-affected students; historically distributed to 40+ Summer Enrichment students plus 40+ college-bound seniors

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

College Scholarships

Overview: The Pasadena Educational Foundation administers a variety of college scholarships to recognize achievements, accomplishments, talents, and financial needs of PUSD graduating seniors. PEF works with high school counselors, principals, and teachers to identify and nominate worthy students.

Geographic Scope: Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), including Altadena and Sierra Madre

Funding History:

2025: Over $290,000 distributed to graduating seniors

$107,000 specifically directed to students who lost homes in the Eaton Fire

Over 40% of Summer Enrichment Program students receive scholarships

More than $30,000 distributed annually in college scholarships

Over 40 scholarships awarded to college-bound seniors annually

Eligible Applicants:

PUSD graduating high school seniors

Students demonstrating academic achievement

Students with demonstrated financial need

Students with specific talents or accomplishments

Students pursuing particular fields of study (STEM, arts, etc.)

Scholarship Types:

Needs-based scholarships: For students with demonstrated financial need

Merit-based scholarships: For students with academic achievements

Field-specific scholarships: For students pursuing STEM, arts, and other specialized fields

Memorial/Honorary scholarships: Named funds honoring individuals or families

Emergency scholarships: For students affected by natural disasters (e.g., Eaton Fire)

Award Timing: Scholarships awarded each spring. Students notified and celebrate at awards ceremonies at individual high schools.

Participating Schools: Scholarships distributed across 6 secondary schools and programs in PUSD

Nomination Process: High school counselors, principals, and teachers identify and nominate students for specific scholarships based on eligibility criteria

Scholarship Establishment: PEF can help businesses and community members establish memorial or honorary scholarships

Contact for Donations or Scholarship Establishment:

Phyllis Fash

Email: pfash@pased.org

Phone: 626-396-3625

Address: 351 South Hudson Ave, Room 153, Pasadena, CA 91101

How to Apply

Scholarship Awards Process

Nomination Process:
1. High school counselors, principals, and teachers identify worthy students
2. Educators nominate students for specific scholarship funds
3. Nominations based on scholarship eligibility criteria (academic achievement, financial need, field of study, talents, etc.)

Selection Criteria (varies by scholarship):

Academic achievement

Financial need

Talents and accomplishments

Specific field of study (STEM, arts, etc.)

Community involvement

Character and leadership

Award Distribution:
1. PEF reviews nominations and selects awardees
2. Students notified of awards
3. Scholarship checks awarded at spring awards ceremonies
4. Celebrations held at individual high schools

Donor Information:
To contribute to existing scholarship funds or create a new memorial/honorary scholarship, contact Phyllis Fash at pfash@pased.org

Student Application: Students do not directly apply; they are identified and nominated by school staff based on achievement, need, and merit

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