A Pasadena Area Women’s Scholarship is available annually in $500 increments for any female who is currently enrolled or planning to enroll by fall of 2016 at a college or trade/technical school at any level. This scholarship is sponsored by First Congregational Church of Pasadena, United Church of Christ as part of its community outreach program, however members of its congregation are not eligible for selection.
Qualities to be considered by the Scholarship Committee are: goals, grades, financial need, college and/or community service, and proximity to achieving degree objectives. Students are expected to enroll in at least nine units per semester at the undergraduate level and at least six units at the graduate or postgraduate level. Applicants must be current residents of the City of Pasadena or adjoining communities or be enrolled by fall of 2016 in a Pasadena college, university, or technical/trade institution.
Blank printed applications are available in the church office (464 E. Walnut St.), on the church’s website (www.uccpasadena.org), or via email from fccmonina@gmail.com. In addition to the application, two references are required, as well as a typed one to two page autobiography. If currently attending college or trade/technical school, applicants must submit a photocopy of their transcript. The deadline for submitting applications is May 14, 2016. Scholarship awards will be announced on June 1 and presented on June 11.