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PEF Awards $303,000 in 2026 Scholarships

Every Scholarship Tells a Story
Behind every award is a community investing in a student’s future.

Pasadena Unified graduates are headed to colleges, universities, career training programs, and new opportunities across California, the nation, and beyond. Their stories are as diverse as their destinations, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation scholarships help make what comes next possible.

This year, PEF awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to 140 graduating seniors as they pursue their dreams and prepare for the opportunities ahead. Among them are Eaton Strong Scholarships, returning for a second year to support graduating seniors impacted by the Eaton Fire.

PEF administers scholarships across all six Pasadena Unified high schools. These awards recognize talent, leadership, service, financial need, resilience, and a wide range of student interests and aspirations, helping ensure support reaches students in many different ways.

Scholarships are made possible by local families, businesses, organizations, and donors who choose to invest in Pasadena Unified students. Some honor loved ones, others celebrate a passion or profession, and all reflect a shared belief in the potential of the next generation.


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Here’s where are grads are headed next…