Institutional Scholarships

The President’s Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to Pacific Oaks College’s mission. Scholarship awards will be divided and distributed at the beginning of a recipient’s first two semesters. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be continuously enrolled during their first two semesters in order to be eligible. During the final semester of the program, students who have maintained satisfactory academic progress and continuous enrollment throughout their course of study will receive a final installment. Apply to the President's Scholarship here.

The Educator’s Scholarship is awarded to new students in the School of Education, specifically students holding teaching credential(s)* seeking a masters degree, or bachelor’s or masters students seeking a teaching credential. Qualified students will receive $1,500 per semester for the first two semesters. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be continuously enrolled in their program throughout the first two semesters in order to maintain eligibility. *Master’s degree seeking applicants must provide proof of a teaching license. Apply to the Educator's Scholarship here.

The Community Involvement Scholarship is awarded to bachelor's or master’s degree-seeking students who have provided outstanding service to their community. Applicants must submit an 800-1,000 word essay that explains their experience and personal commitment to their community, demonstrating support for Pacific Oaks College’s mission. Essays will be reviewed by a faculty committee. The Community Involvement Scholarship recipients will receive a $2,000 scholarship that will be divided up equally between the first and second semesters of enrollment. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress during their first two semesters in order to be eligible for both distributions. Apply to the Community Involvement Scholarship here.

The Transfer Student Scholarship is awarded to bachelor’s degree seeking students transferring to Pacific Oaks directly from a community college. Transfer Student Scholarship recipients may receive a $1,000 scholarship that will be divided equally between the first and second semesters of enrollment. Each student may receive a maximum of one Transfer Student Scholarship. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be continuously enrolled in order to be eligible. Please include name of community college currently attending in your application. Apply to the Transfer Student Scholarship here.

The Legacy Scholarship is awarded to students who have an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, grandparent or sibling) who is either currently enrolled or is a graduate of Pacific Oaks College. Legacy Scholarship recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship divided equally between the first and second semesters of enrollment. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and be continuously enrolled as a full-time student in order to be eligible. Apply to the Legacy Scholarship here.

The Alumni Scholarship is awarded to Pacific Oaks College alumni who start a second degree at Pacific Oaks College within two (2) semesters of the date of conferral of your Pacific Oaks College degree, as it appears on the transcript. Alumni Scholarship recipients receive a $2,000 scholarship that will be divided equally between the first and second semesters of enrollment in a Pacific Oaks College master's degree program. Students must remain in good academic standing and be making satisfactory progress toward their degree. Apply to the Alumni Scholarship here.

Available for students forging new educational pathways. Apply to The Dr. Michael Horowitz/Dr. Jeannie Gutierrez Opportunity Scholarship here.

The College Women’s Club of Pasadena has been helping women pursue higher education since 1921 and awarded over $1,300,000 to deserving women at Pasadena-area colleges/universities. Awards range from $2,500 to $5,000.

Who is eligible?

• Undergraduate women currently at Pacific Oaks (Pasadena) who are in at least their second year of studies, enrolled full-time, and will be entering their third year by Fall 2024.
• Graduate students who fulfill their school’s full-time requirements during the award year.
• Scholarship/fellowship funding is contingent on full-time enrollment for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Who is eligible?

• Undergraduate women currently at Pacific Oaks (Pasadena) who are in at least their second year of studies, enrolled full-time, and will be entering their third year by Fall 2024.
• Graduate students who fulfill their school’s full-time requirements during the award year.
• Scholarship/fellowship funding is contingent on full-time enrollment for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
• GPA of 3.0 or above is required and must be maintained.
• Must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident or DACA recipient.

Application Instructions:

1. To apply, go to the following website and create an account. Once you have done so, enter the Access Code to apply. https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=pcfscholarships Access Code: cwcp2024
2. DEADLINE for application, essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024, 11:59 PM.GPA of 3.0 or above is required and must be maintained.