A Gift for the Future

Scholarship Funds

We believe every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Our Scholarship Funds offer donors a deeply meaningful way to support education, empower local talent, and create lasting change. You can honor someone special, support a specific field of study, or simply believe in the promise of education – and we’ll handle the administration.

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Overview

About Scholarship Funds

PCF offers three pathways for supporting students through Scholarship Funds.

Committee-Advised Scholarship Fund, in which a designated group participates in reviewing applicants and recommending awards based on the fund’s purpose.
School-Partnered Scholarship Fund, in which PCF works directly with a specific school to manage the selection and award process.
PCF-Administered Scholarship Fund, where we oversee the full selection process—from application to award—based on donor-established criteria.

All three models ensure that scholarships are awarded thoughtfully, in alignment with donor intent, and with full administrative support and compliance oversight provided by PCF.

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01. Mission-Aligned Giving

02. Guidance & Administration

03. Flexibility in Fund Structure

04. Stewardship and Legacy

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Your Scholarship Fund directly supports students’ educational journeys, helping create long-term impact in areas you care about—whether a field of study, demographic group, or geographic region.

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PCF manages the fund’s setup, compliance, investment, and reporting, so you can focus on your philanthropic goals while we ensure the program runs smoothly and legally.

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Choose from three fund models based on your desired level of involvement and the communities you wish to serve.

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Your fund becomes part of PCF’s long-standing community stewardship, ensuring your vision continues for generations with professional oversight and community impact.

PCF Scholarship Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a scholarship fund?

A scholarship fund is a charitable fund established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing education. At PCF, these funds can be customized to reflect the donor’s goals, such as supporting specific schools, fields of study, or types of students.

Can I set the eligibility criteria for the scholarship?

Yes. Donors work with PCF to define clear eligibility requirements—such as financial need, academic achievement, field of study, or geographic area—that align with the fund’s mission.

Is there a minimum amount required to start a scholarship fund?

The minimum investment for an invested Scholarship fund is $100,000. The minimum investment for an endowed Scholarship fund is $50,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarship Funds Spotlights

College Women’s Club Endowed Scholarship Fund

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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Petersen Scholarship Endowment for Transition Age Foster Youth

The Margie & Robert E. Petersen Scholarship Endowment for Transition Age Foster Youth wishes to provide financial support for Transition Age Youth (TAY) pursuing post-secondary education at a community college or vocational training at an accredited institution.