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Introduction

College Women’s Club of Pasadena Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by the College Women’s Club of Pasadena to provide scholarships to young women in the Greater Pasadena area to help them complete their education.

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Overview

About the Scholarship

Established in 1921, the College Women’s Club of Pasadena (CWC) has a rich history of supporting women in their educational pursuits. The Club’s Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to over a dozen full-time students annually, aiding them in completing their college or graduate education.

To date, CWC has awarded more than $1.3 million to 680 women. In 2016, the Club entrusted its $1.2 million endowment to the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) for management, while Club members continue to raise funds and select scholarship recipients. This partnership ensures the perpetuity of the Club’s mission and outreach.

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Application Details

Eligible Schools

Women students at the following schools are eligible to apply:

  • Art Center College of Design
  • East Los Angeles College
  • Glendale Community College
  • Pacific Oaks College (Pasadena campus only)
  • Pasadena City College
  • California State University Los Angeles [College of Education; College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology; School of Nursing; and School of Criminal Justice & Criminalistics].
Applicant Eligibility

To be eligible, women students must

  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Hold United States citizenship, permanent resident status, or registered DACA student.
  • Currently reside in California, preferably in Los Angeles County or surrounding counties.
Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Current community college students at any of the above-named schools who are planning to transfer next year to a four-year accredited institution are eligible to apply. 

Women undergraduates must currently be sophomores or beyond, enrolled full time based on the individual program requirements, and moving to full-time junior or senior status for the award year. 

Planned future enrollment in college full time for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Students graduating at the end of the Fall 2026 term may be eligible for a partial award. 

Women graduate students must fulfill their school’s full-time requirements during the award year. 

Application Details

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Two young women stand together on stairs with a doorway behind them

Two young women stand together on stairs with a doorway behind them

Two young women stand together on stairs with a doorway behind them

Invest in Important Futures

Support This Scholarship

The College Women’s Club Scholarship Program is made possible by the generous College Women’s Club members who have a passion for advancing the educational pathways for all female students. Be part of our donor family that uplifts learning and future successes.

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