PEF scholarships recognize the talents and financial needs of our students.
By supporting our general scholarship fund, you allow us to direct our support to wherever students need it most.
You can also choose to support one of our specific scholarship funds:
Harriet Hammond Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
Harriet Hammond, a teacher for 40 years in PUSD, was a motivator and an inspiration. She was one of the most iconic teachers in Pasadena High School history and the school library has been renamed in her memory. By constantly reinventing herself and demanding excellence, Mrs. Hammond pulled out the best in her students and colleagues. The Harriet Hammond Commitment to Excellence scholarship has been established in her memory. Donations made through PEF will fund a scholarship to a graduating PHS senior each spring.
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
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. [Read more]
DONATE NOW!LIFT Scholarship – Latinas Inspired for Tomorrow
The LIFT Scholarship is awarded annually to Latina students who demonstrate a commitment to furthering their education and the potential to excel in college or by enrolling in a trade. [Read more]
DONATE NOW!Muir High School Class of ’65 Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to John Muir Early College Magnet seniors who are planning to continue their education after graduation.
DONATE NOW!Johnson Family Legacy Scholarships
The JFLS Fund was established by the family of Edward and Barbara Johnson as a simple act of “paying it forward”. Scholarships are given to future and current John Muir Early College Magnet graduates in memory of Edward & Barbara (community/public service); Jennifer Townsend (education/teaching), Brothers Johnson (student athlete), Jim & Bobbie Spangler (social justice, inclusion & diversity), Loretta Thompson-Glackman (leadership), and in the spirit of Business and Entrepreneurship. [Read more]
DONATE NOW!PAAASE Scholarship
The Pasadena Alliance of African American School Educators recognizes and awards African American students from each high school in PUSD.
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. This scholarship will honor Dr. Skinner’s legacy by allowing deserving PUSD students to continue their education beyond high school.
DONATE NOW!Patricia Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Patricia LeSomptier Kavanagh, or Ms. Kavy, or Queen Kavy, was a loved and respected English teacher at Marshall Fundamental. To many of her students, she represented much more – she was a mother, a sister, a mentor, a friend, an inspiration, and a lifesaver. She was the most kind, generous, and loving individual who believed in the goodness of ALL. As she gave selflessly to others, the Patricia Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship Fund at Marshall Fundamental will continue her legacy of generosity and love. Graduating seniors will be able to apply to the scholarship through an essay contest held in the spring.
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.
