PEF scholarships provide much-needed support to graduating seniors as they prepare to enter college.
Through the generosity of a community member, PEF has established the Eaton Strong Scholarship Fund to provide direct aid to graduating seniors who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire of January 2025. You can choose to donate to this fund or one of the many other scholarships we facilitate.
Trivers Family Legacy Award
The Trivers Family Legacy Scholarship was established in honor of Pete Trivers (Class of 1954) when he was inducted into the JMHS Hall of Fame in 2002 for his years of community service. Current family members decided to continue the scholarship since much of the family has a history in Altadena and at John Muir High School.
DONATE NOW!Daisyann Chiang Memorial Music Scholarship
The Daisyann Chiang Memorial Music Scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors each spring who have studied music and are headed to higher education to continue. Daisyann Chiang always had a love and talent for music that began with the violin in high school, a music degree from USC, and the award winning work she did to create a program for fifth grade students called “Teaching Kids How Jazz Works”.
DONATE NOW!Dr. Brian O. McDonald Scholarship
Dr. Brian O. McDonald served the Pasadena Unified School District for twelve years, first as Chief Academic Officer and then as Superintendent from 2014 through 2023. In recognition of his dedication to providing every student in PUSD the education they needed to succeed, this scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from the Center for Independent Studies.
DONATE NOW!Angela Parris Rose City Scholarship
In honor of Angela Parris, who retired after close to 20 years with PEF, this annual award goes to a graduating Rose City senior who has overcome significant obstacles to succeed academically, and who is planning to pursue a college education.
DONATE NOW!Dr. Trudell Skinner Scholarship
Dr. Trudell Skinner worked as an educator and administrator at Pasadena Unified School District for more than a decade. In honor of Dr. Skinner’s legacy this scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from Blair High School.
DONATE NOW!Patricia Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship
Patricia LeSomptier Kavanagh, known to her students as Ms. Kavy, was a loved and respected English teacher at Marshall. To many of her students, she represented much more – she was a mother, a sister, a mentor, a friend, an inspiration, and a lifesaver. As she gave selflessly to others, the Patricia Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship Fund will continue her legacy of generosity and love by awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior from Marshall Fundamental each spring.
DONATE NOW!Johnson Family Legacy Scholarships
The Johnson Family Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Edward and Barbara Johnson as a simple act of “paying it forward”. The Johnson Family has four generations of Mustang graduates. Scholarships in six different categories are awarded to graduating seniors from John Muir High School each spring.
DONATE NOW!PAAASE Scholarship
The Pasadena Alliance of African American School Educators recognizes and awards outstanding African American seniors who are headed to college. Each spring, PAAASE awards scholarships to a graduating senior from each high school in PUSD.
DONATE NOW!LIFT Scholarship – Latinas Inspired for Tomorrow
The LIFT Scholarship was established by a group of women from Latinx heritage who want to support and inspire the next generation of young Latina students. One award at every high school in PUSD is awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates a commitment to furthering their education by attending college or by enrolling in a trade school.
DONATE NOW!If you’d like to learn more about our scholarships, including how to make your own, take a look at our informational page, or contact Phyllis Fash at pfash@pased.org.
