Ann Peppers Scholarship

In order to qualify you should meet the following criteria:

• Graduate from a high school in the Pasadena Unified School District in the year of application
• Have a graduating minimum unweighted GPA of 2.00
• Enroll in at least 12 units for the Fall Semester in the year of application
• Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act Application to determine need
• Be available and willing to attend summer classes and participate in the annual Freeman Summer Program

In order to be continue as an Ann Peppers Scholar for up to three years with full beneifts, I agree to:

• Enroll at Pasadena City College full-time in the fall semester following your high school graduation
• For the Spring term, enroll in at least 9 units (and every fall/spring semester following)
• Enroll in at least 3 units during Winter Intersession or Summer Session each year
• Complete a Financial Aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application) every year
• Attend the 3-day Summer Bridge program called “JAM” in Summer
• Enroll in First Year Student Success Class called “College 1” in Fall
• Meet with my an academic counselor in your Career Community at least three times per semester
• Meet with my Ann Peppers Program Coordinator twice per semester
• Meet with a Career Specialist (Career Counselor or Career Advisor) once a year
• Participate in the annual Ann Peppers Summer Career Program
• Complete all assignments and programmatic milestones posted in the APS Canvas Group
• Earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA

• If your overall GPA falls below 2.00, you'll need to meet with an academic counselor to develop a plan to get your studies back on track and share this plan with the Ann Peppers Program Coordinator
• If your overall GPA falls below 2.00 for two consecutive semesters, you will have one semester to return to a 2.00 GPA before forfeiting my Ann Peppers Scholarship.  This decision may be appealed by contacting the Director of Programs at the PCC Foundation.

To support your career exploration during your time at PCC, you’ll have annual milestones to achieve through programming with the Freeman Center for Career and Completion.  Here’s what you can expect each year that you are with the Ann Peppers Scholars Program:

Year One
Meet with Career Counselors and Career Advisors
Attend Freeman Center Workshops
Participate in Freeman Scholar Conference and Summer Scholar Program

Year Two
Meet with Career Counselors and Advisors
Participate in employer engagement experience
Conduct informational interviews
Participate in Mock Interviews
Participate in Freeman Summer Scholar and Work-Based Learning Program

Year Three
Complete Resumes and Cover Letters
Industry Field Trips and/or Site Visits
Potential Summer Work-Based Learning and/or Summer Employment Experience

We recognize that students may be coming to college without certain equipment or supplies due to finances.  Previous Ann Peppers Scholars have used their remaining funds for items included, but not limited to:

• Additional Books, Supplies, other educational needs (computer, headphones, equipment, etc.)
• Food Insecurities
• Living Expenses (rent, utilities)
• Clothing or Toiletries
• Tutoring not available on campus
• Winter or Summer Session Tuition and/or Books (if not covered by Promise Grant Waiver or current bookstore voucher)
• Other financial needs can be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the program coordinator and/or director.

You can access the online application HERE.  Students must have already applied for admission to PCC and have a Lancer Point User Name and Password to access the system.  

Applications will open on February 20 and close May 15.  Finalists will be contacted by June 2 to confirm attendance.